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Accommodation 

We've officially partnered with EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels to give this year’s Exhibitors and Attendees access to exclusively discounted hotels at selected properties near to the event.   
 
Save up to 30% and fully flexible rates are available. Due to increasing demand we'd recommend to book soonest through the  EventBeds™ booking widget below or you can contact their Concierge Team directly at  contact@nubreedhotels.com with your requirements. Their office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm.  

Key Information at a Glance

The show will be held at NEC Birmingham on 19-20 March 2025 in Hall 6.

Opening Times:

  • Wednesday 19th March: 9:30 - 16:30

  • Thursday 20th March: 9:30 - 16:00

The NEC can be easily accessed from all parts of the UK, in close reach of Birmingham International Airport, Train stations, by bus or by car. 

If you're travelling by car, please use post code 'B40 1NT' in your Sat Nav to pinpoint the NEC. 

Location

Travel and Accommodation

Train

The NEC is right next to Birmingham International rail station. You can get to any of the halls 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.

For further information call National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950.

NATIONAL RAIL >>

AVANTI WEST COAST TRAINS >>

Bus/Coach

Coach services are operated by National Express and Megabus, with over 120 daily services from across the UK and from Birmingham Airport. Regular local buses depart from Birmingham City Centre. The 900 service runs every 15 mins during the day taking approximately 30 mins. The 97 service operates every 30 mins, 24hrs a day taking approximately 45 mins.

Local bus services also run every 30 mins throughout the day to Solihull (service 966) and Coventry (service 900).

NATIONAL EXPRESS >>

NETWORK WEST MIDLANDS >>

Air

Birmingham International Airport is just minutes from the NEC via the free and fast air-rail link station located at the upper level of Terminal 1.

The train runs every 2-minutes and takes just 90 seconds, transporting thousands of international visitors to NEC Birmingham every year.

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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.

If travelling by car, use postcode: B40 1NT and follow signs for 'UK Care Week' once you arrive at the NEC.

MAP YOUR JOURNEY >>

Parking

When it comes to event parking, it’s rare to be spoilt for choice. Yet with over 16,500 spaces available you won’t need to search for a spot - once your satnav has brought you to the NEC, follow the signs for UK Care Week.

You can pre-book your parking space well in advance, simply click the button below to pre-book. 

PRE-BOOK PARKING >>

Hotels

We've officially partnered with EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels to give this year’s Exhibitors and Attendees access to exclusively discounted hotels at selected properties near to the event.   
 
Save up to 30% and fully flexible rates are available. Due to increasing demand we'd recommend to book soonest through the link below or you can contact their Concierge Team directly at contact@nubreedhotels.com with your requirements. Their office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm.  

FIND HOTELS >>