From booking travel and accommodation to mapping out your must-see stands – planning ahead means you can hit the ground running and spend your time where it counts: on the show floor.
Here's everything you need to plan your visit to Spring Fair.
Arriving by car
The M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42 all connect directly to the NEC, and it's clearly signposted from all major routes.
Once you arrive, follow the signs to the on-site car parks. Parking is completely free for registered attendees. Please be sure to use your visitor badge at the car park barriers.
Arriving by train
Birmingham International station is a 5-minute covered walk from the NEC. From London, it's 80 minutes direct. From Birmingham New Street, it's a 10 minute train.
We’ve partnered with Avanti Trains to offer registered attendees 20% off travel to Birmingham International or New Street. Booking closes on 16 January.
Arriving by coach or bus
National Express and Megabus run over 120 daily services to Birmingham Airport. From there, take the free air-rail link to reach the NEC in minutes.
If you're travelling from Birmingham city centre, the 900 service runs every 15 minutes and takes around 30 minutes. The 97 service operates regularly and takes around 45 minutes. Local services also run to Solihull (service 966) and Coventry (service 900) every 30 minutes.
Travelling internationally
Birmingham International Airport sits within the NEC complex, with direct flights from most domestic and international airports.
If you're travelling from Europe, Eurostar connects London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and beyond. From London, it's 80 minutes direct to Birmingham International by train.
Accommodation
If you're staying overnight, Birmingham has plenty of accommodation options within easy reach of the NEC. Hotels near Birmingham International station put you a 5-minute walk from the venue, while Birmingham city centre is 10 minutes away by train and offers a wider range of stays.
We’ve teamed up with HotelMaps to bring you the best hotel deals for your stay. Book your accommodation below, and don’t wait too long - hotels fill up quickly in February at the NEC!
Register now to unlock exclusive rates for Spring Fair attendees. Look out for the link in your registration confirmation.
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