National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Events

Located in Birmingham, the National Exhibition Centre or NEC is the home to some of the UK’s biggest business and entertainment exhibitions, events and conventions. NEC events include Crufts, Autosport International, The Great British Shooting Show, MODA, The National Wedding Show and The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, plus many more from all industries. Officially opened by the Queen in 1976, the National Exhibition Centre has continued to develop its offering and size with expansions year on year. Today, the NEC features 18 exhibition halls, 32 conference suites and plenty of outdoor space. Set into grounds of 611 acres, the venue is the largest exhibition space in the UK and hosts a floorplan of more than 182,000m2. Situated with simple access from the M6, M40 and M42, the NEC couldn’t be easier to find and with over 16,500 parking spaces, travel by car is an option for thousands of visitors. With just a 5-minute walk from Birmingham International Railway Station and Birmingham Airport a stone’s throw away, train and plane transport is also made easier than ever. With over 2.4 million visitors each year, the NEC is a leading venue space for the UK.