One of the most popular events location in the UK, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), is situated 8 miles east of Birmingham and caters to over 2 million participants a year. And because dealing with such a large number of participants every year, requires top notch service, the venue prides itself with many exceptional dining possibilities, like their catering partner Amadeus, Wetherspoons and Starbucks and great accommodation options like spas, boutique hotels, casinos, cinemas and even nightlife.
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Getting there
As one of the best-connected venues in the UK, the National Exhibition Centre is accessible by almost all means of transport, including the bus, car, train and air.
By train and tube: situated close to the Birmingham International rail station, the venue is just a few steps away after you get off the train.
By bus: The public transport service is provided by Megabus and National Express, offering over 120 daily service routes to and from the Birmingham Airport. From there, you can take the free Air-Rail Link.
By car: This location is best reachable by car since it’s positioned right on the M6 motorway, 8 miles east of Birmingham city. To make it even easier for drivers, it is recommended to pre-book access to the Toll in advance.
International: The National Exhibition Centre is just minutes away from the Birmingham Airport, meaning that you will immediately benefit from the free Air-Rail Link system.
Parking facilities
The venue offers an astonishing 16,500 available parking lots, with installed electronic signage and free shuttles to carry you to the halls. Disabled parking is also available.
Access for people with special needs
The centre prides itself with the latest easy access instalments for people with special needs; from the moment you step in, the entire infrastructure of the building will make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
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