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materials & finishes show 2024

19 – 22 May 2024
NEC, Birmingham

Venue and Travel

MAFs

Venue and Travel

Location  

Materials & Finishes Show is located at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

Materials & Finishes Show 2024
The National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham
B40 1NT
UK

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Opening Times   

Sunday 19 May 2024 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 20 May 2024 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 21 May 2024 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 22 May 2024 10:00 - 16:00

 

 

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Accommodation

There are over 2000 hotel rooms across the NEC site.

Take advantage of the new, 24/7 leisure destination, Resorts World, a short distance from the NEC.

  • Sat-Nav Postcode - B40 1NT
  • Nearest Train Station - Birmingham International Railway Station
  • Local Taxi Company - T.O.A Taxis - 0121 427 8888
  • Nearest Airport - Birmingham International Airport

 

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION

By Car

The NEC is in the perfect location for car travel - 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, and at the heart of the UK motorway network. 

Postcode
B40 1NT

When travelling to the NEC from the North, we recommend you use the M6 Toll, you can prebook access to the M6 Toll to make your journey as quick and hassle free as possible.

With 16,500 spaces available the NEC has got plenty of room for you. Follow the electronic signage or directions provided by the NEC traffic team to get you to the right car park area for your event. Once you’ve parked you can either take a free shuttle bus or walk to the halls using the sign posted footpaths. 

By Train

The NEC is right next to Birmingham International rail station. You can get to Halls 6 and 20 quickly and conveniently, without having to step outside!

The NEC entrance is on the right hand side as you exit the station, and clearly signposted. 

Many services run direct to Birmingham International. If yours doesn’t, you can catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street. There are regular services, and the journey only takes 10-15 minutes. Buses to the NEC can be caught at Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations.  For further information call National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950.

National Rail

By Plane

The NEC is just minutes away from Birmingham Airport (BHX) – which is very handy for international visitors and those on UK internal flights!

From the airport, simply take the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International railway station and then it’s just a short walk to our entrance. The Air-Rail Link runs every 2 minutes and takes just 90 seconds to reach the NEC. It leaves the airport from the upper level of Terminal 1, and operates daily between 0515am and 0200am.

East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Distance: 40 miles

Birmingham Airport

Accessibility 

The National Exhibition Centre aims to be fully user-friendly for visitors with access needs!


They have a fleet of mobility equipment available to hire on a first come, first serve basis, which they recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. You can email any enquiries to info@necgroup.co.uk and a member of their team will contact you within three working days.


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