Thursday 21 March 2024, 10am-5pm
Friday 22 March 2024, 10am-5pm
Saturday 23 March 2024, 10am-5pm
Sunday 24 March 2024, 10am-5pm
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Book tickets in advance to take advantage of cheaper prices! Make sure you have your tickets ready to show on arrival on your phone, tablet or printed out.
Home Energy Hour
Improve the efficiency of your home
Designed to help you improve the efficiency of your home, the Home Energy Academy will help you to understand how you can make the most of the energy in your home, save money on your bills and reduce your carbon footprint with our free advice at our very own Advice Centre.
Also new to the Show, Home Energy Hour comes to our Theatres, with talks designed to inform you of the latest trends and advancement in home energy and help you to make your home leaner and greener.
The Advice Centre
Book in a one-on-one consultation with the experts in all things homebuilding and renovating
These free 15-minute sessions are your chance to get personalised, impartial advice. Whether you'd like to speak to someone from the Home Energy Academy, The Planning Clinic, Ask the Expert, Ask the Build or Ask the Architect - our experts will tailor their advice to your project.
Grab a FREE Show Guide
Make sure you pick up a FREE Show Guide at the show - your one stop shop for everything that's on at the show.
Getting to the show
Below are some helpful tips on how to get to the show.
You’ll find the NEC clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop North Ave, B40 1NT in your sat nav. To save money, pre-book your parking before arrival here.
You won’t even need to brave the elements. Direct services run all day, however if you’re travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away.
From Birmingham Airport you can get to the NEC via the free air-rail link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes.
Plus, check out some of the great bars and restaurants within close proximity of the NEC, including Resorts World and for hotels, take a look at our Concierge service below.
Please Note
Whilst the NEC is a cashless venue, some exhibitors will accept cash, so we recommend to bring some along if you would like to. Please note that there will not be any cash machines in service inside of the venue, if you need to withdraw cash on the day, you will have to find an alternative location.
Hotels & Accommodation
VIP Concierge
We understand that not all hotel requirements are the same and that finding the right one for your trip is as important as attending the event itself.
We have a team of dedicated concierge managers on standby to assist you with your requests and offer our expertise at each step of the process.
Our prices are up to 30% cheaper than booking direct with the hotel or via a consumer site like Expedia.
Click here for more information.
How to get there by...
Car
Over the weekend, the M40 to M42 overpass bridge will be subject to regeneration works. Please re-route your journey as needed.
You’ll find the NEC clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop North Ave, B40 1NT in your sat nav. When you arrive at the NEC don’t follow your sat nav anymore, look out for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show on the digital car park signs. To save money (on-the-day fees are £16.85 and pre-booked spaces are £12.85), pre-book your parking before arrival here. Then, simply jump on the free shuttle bus or take a leisurely stroll along the signposted footpaths.
Rail
You won’t even need to brave the elements. Direct services run all day, however if you’re travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away. Just enough time to fuel up on caffeine. For more information, visit National Rail or call them on 08457 484950
Bus & coach
From Birmingham Airport you can get to the NEC via the free air-rail link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes.
Jumping on a bus in the West Midlands area? There are numerous options that will get you to the NEC. Check out Network West Midland to plan your journey.
Taxi
Over the weekend, the M40 to M42 overpass bridge will be under regeneration works. Please re-route your journey as needed.
We’ve teamed up with TOA Taxis to ensure a safe, friendly service is available to you 24/7 at the NEC
You can book over the phone by calling 0121 427 8888 or 0800 0142 729, online or via their handy app. Alternatively, pick one up at the clearly marked ranks outside our main entrances. For added convenience TOA Taxis accept all major credit cards, subject to a charge of 10%+VAT.
Other Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles
If you plan to arrive at the NEC using other Taxi or Private Hire provider you will be dropped off at either the Piazza drop off and pick up area or the Atrium entrance.
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Frequently asked questions
Visit our FAQs page to find out answers to any questions you might have. We hope you find this page useful; however, if you still have an unanswered question please call 0121 728 9819 or email Homebuildingsupport@blueberryms.co.uk.
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