Plan your visit

Spring Fair takes place at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together the latest products, ideas and inspiration across Home & Design, Gift and Fashion. Whether you're looking to discover new suppliers, source your next best sellers or stay ahead of the latest retail trends, everything you need to plan your visit is here. 

Find out how to get to the NEC, where to stay, what's on at the show and how to make the most of your time at the UK's largest retail trade event. 


 

Your guide to Spring Fair

Exhibitor list

With 1,500+ brands under one roof, Spring Fair is the place to discover your next best sellers. The full exhibitor list will be available soon, giving you everything you need to plan your visit.


 

What’s on

From trend forecasting sessions and product launches to live talks and networking – here's everything happening across all four days.

Agenda

Retail insights, buying strategy sessions, trend presentations and hands-on workshops. The full agenda is coming soon.

Speakers

Hear from industry leaders, retail experts and the people shaping what's coming next in retail.

Getting here

Opening hours

Sunday, 7 February - 09:00 - 18:00 

Monday, 8 February - 09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday, 9 February - 09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday, 10 February - 09:00 - 16:00

Driving

The NEC Birmingham is situated 8 miles East of Birmingham city centre, at the hub of the UK motorway network.

Driving to the NEC

The address for the NEC is:

National Exhibition Centre,
Pendigo Way, Marston Green,
Birmingham B40 1NT

The NEC Birmingham is situated 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to the NEC directly using the M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.

Important travel update: M42 Junction 6

A full restriction is in place on part of the M42 Junction 6 roundabout at Bickenhill due to a road closure. Please allow extra travel time and follow local diversion signs.

Please follow the clearly signposted directions to the NEC car park. Have your printed badge ready to show at the barrier on entry and exit.


 

Parking

We’re offering free parking for all visitors, saving you around £19.95 a day. Discount code coming soon. 

Parking at the NEC

The address for the NEC is:

National Exhibition Centre,
Pendigo Way, Marston Green,
Birmingham B40 1NT

We're offering free parking for all visitors, saving you around £19.95 a day.

For the smoothest visit, pre-book your parking using promo code ATMN26VIS at parking.thenec.co.uk/NECBirminghamBooking. You can do this any time up until midnight on the day before your visit.

Once you've pre-booked, the barrier will recognise your number plate automatically and let you in and out without any other steps.

Forgot to pre-book? That's fine. You can drive straight in and validate your parking at the Pay on Foot machines inside the NEC. Alternatively, have your visitor badge ready to scan on your way out and the barrier will open.

Blue Badge visitor parking and shuttles from all car parks to the main exhibition hall are also available.


 

Accommodation

Hotel booking details and exclusive Spring Fair rates will be available soon. Check back to secure the best available prices for your stay. 

Train

Travelling by train? We've partnered with Avanti West Coast to bring Spring Fair visitors an exclusive travel offer. Full details and how to claim will be available soon. 

Flying

Birmingham Airport is a short walk from the NEC via the free Air-Rail Link. Over 150 destinations, zero fuss.

Fly into Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport connects to over 150 destinations and sits right next to the NEC. The free Air-Rail Link gets you from the terminal to Birmingham International station in 90 seconds. From there, it's a short walk to the venue.

Airlines serving Birmingham include KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, Aer Lingus and TUI. Regional connections run from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin.

You can be on the show floor within 20 minutes of landing.


 

Coach and bus

National Express and Megabus run frequent services into Birmingham from across the UK, with straightforward connections to the NEC.

Getting to Autumn Fair by coach and bus

National Express and Megabus operate over 120 daily services into Birmingham from cities including London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Cardiff.

Services arrive at Birmingham Coach Station, from where you can connect to the NEC by local bus or train.

From Birmingham city centre, trains from New Street to Birmingham International take 10 minutes, with the NEC a short walk from the platform. The X1 bus also runs directly to the NEC and takes around 40 minutes.

75% of the UK population lives within three hours of the NEC. Whichever way you're travelling, it's easier to get here than you might think.


 

At the show

Accessibility

We're committed to being as inclusive as possible. Find information on wheelchair access, mobility equipment hire, assistance dogs and more.


 

Floorplan

Get your bearings before you arrive. Use the colour-coded floorplan to navigate the halls and find the sectors, brands and events that matter most to your business.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available across the entire NEC. Connect, browse exhibitors on the move and share your finds with the team back at the shop.

Wi-Fi at the NEC

Need to check in with the team back at the shop? Want to share your best finds on social media? Or just need to look up an exhibitor on the move? Free Wi-Fi is available across the entire venue.

To connect, enable Wi-Fi on your device, select NEC Free Wi-Fi from the available networks and follow the on-screen instructions to register.

It's perfect for browsing, emails and keeping your social channels updated.


 

Packing list

Whether you're a Autumn Fair regular or it's your first time, here's our handy checklist of show floor essentials to make sure you turn up prepared.

Packing list

Four days on the show floor goes fast, and the last thing you want is to be caught short. Whether you're an Autumn Fair regular or it's your first time, here's what we'd recommend packing before you head to the NEC.

  • Comfortable shoes: you'll be on your feet all day and there's a lot of ground to cover across the halls.
  • Layers: the halls can swing from warm to chilly depending on where you are, so a light jacket or cardigan is a lifesaver.
  • Reusable water bottle: stay hydrated between stands. There are refill points across the venue.
  • Notebook or tablet: you'll see a lot of ranges and meet a lot of brands. Jot down your favourites so nothing gets forgotten.
  • Portable phone charger: between photos, floorplan checks and emails back to the office, your battery will thank you.
  • Business cards: old school but still the fastest way to swap details on the show floor.
  • A tote bag: for catalogues, samples and all the items you'll inevitably pick up along the way.
  • Snacks: there's plenty of food in the halls, but a cereal bar in your bag never hurts on a long sourcing day.

 

Support and resources

Support

Got a question about your visit? Whether it's travel, accessibility or anything else about the show, get in touch.


 

Marketing material

Let your customers, suppliers and network know you're attending. We’ve created shareable graphics, simply pick your platform and post.

 

Ready for Spring Fair 2027?