Getting to the British Tourism & Travel Show
The 2026 show will take place in Hall 7 at the NEC, in Birmingham.
With accessible transport links and plenty of parking, it couldn’t be simpler to find us.
Opening times
Thursday 19 March: 9:30am – 5pm
Last admission is 30 minutes before the show closes.
Location: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
Over 120 National Express and Megabus coach services run to Birmingham Airport. From there, you can get to the NEC via the free air-rail link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes. There are many buses running from the West Midlands area to the NEC via Network West Midland. For international coach information, visit Trainline.
The NEC is next to Birmingham International rail station. Many services run directly there, or you can take a connecting train at Birmingham New Street. Services are regular and only take 10-15 minutes. For further information call National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit the website. For international rail information, visit Trainline.
The NEC is at the heart of the motorway and 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre. Just follow the signs to get you to the right car park. Prepay for your parking online to get a discount! It’s £13.95 per day, or £18.95 on the day. Plan ahead for your journey and see how much you’ll spend on petrol or diesel using Go.Compare fuel cost calculator.
The NEC is minutes away from Birmingham Airport. You can take the free air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station, located at the upper level of Terminal 1. The train runs every two minutes and only take 90 seconds. When you arrive, head straight through to the NEC. Visit the NEC website for more travel information and assistance.
Accommodation
Event Express, in association with the British Tourism & Travel Show, have negotiated special discounted rates for attendees at a wide range of well-located hotels.
If you’re unsure of your exact requirements, Event Express also offer flexible cancellation policies, which allow you to make amendments and cancellations at no charge until closer to the show.
The Event Express service is free to use with no hidden charges and no booking or transaction fees. The friendly reservations team will liaise directly with the hotels on your behalf.
Prices for hotels near the NEC can be found via the link below.
Alternatively, you can contact Event Express on 01905 732737 or [email protected]