Destination
Birmingham
The UK's largest exhibition and convention campus.
Overview
Central to the UK motorway and rail network, Birmingham is the practical choice for exhibitions and delegate audiences travelling from across the country.
Airport
Birmingham Airport — rail-linked to the NEC
Rail
1h 20m from London Euston; on-site station at the NEC
Largest venue
NEC — the UK's largest exhibition campus
Catchment
90% of the UK population within four hours
Venues
- NEC Birmingham
- ICC Birmingham
- Vox Conference Centre
- Edgbaston
Accommodation
- NEC campus hotels
- City centre business hotels
- Canalside properties
Transport
- Birmingham Airport
- Birmingham International rail
- Central motorway access
City guide
Where to host in Birmingham
NEC campus
Twenty exhibition halls, on-site hotels and its own railway station — built for exhibitions and large congresses.
City centre & ICC
Symphony Hall and the ICC for plenary conferences, surrounded by business hotels.
Brindleyplace & Edgbaston
Canalside dining and cricket-ground hospitality for evening programmes.
Best time to go
Exhibition season runs February to April and September to November; NEC halls are contracted years ahead for major shows, so date flexibility matters. Summer offers strong availability.
Capacity
Exhibition floors from 500 m² to 200,000 m², and conference plenaries from 200 to 8,000 delegates.
Off-agenda experiences
- Edgbaston cricket hospitality
- Jewellery Quarter maker workshops
- Canal-boat networking receptions
- Warwick Castle evening events
Sample programmes
Trade exhibition
Stand build, delegate travel and hospitality suite.
Association congress
Multi-day programme with exhibition floor.
Frequently asked
Why choose Birmingham for exhibitions?
The NEC offers the largest contiguous exhibition space in the UK with rail on site.
Can delegates day-trip from London?
Yes, journey time is under ninety minutes by rail.
Planning an event in Birmingham?
Share your travel objectives and our senior team will return with a tailored proposal within two business days.