Travel & Stay

Location

Furniture
Halls 1 – 5, Arena & Pavilion NEC Birmingham
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
UK

Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141
Fax: +44 (0) 121 767 3825

www.necgroup.co.uk

Show Opening Hours

Sun 20 January:  09:00 –19:00hrs
Mon 21 January: 09:00 -18:00hrs
Tues 22 January: 09:00-18:00hrs
Wed 23 January: 09:00-17:00hrs

Getting there

The NEC is easily accessible by road, rail and air.

By Car

From your nearest motorway link join the M42. Leave at Junction 6 and follow the signs to the NEC. There's free car parking for 21,000 vehicles and regular complimentary shuttle buses to and from the main entrances. Halls 1 - 5 are most easily accessible via the Piazza entrance, for which the South, West and East car parks are the most convenient. However, you can still easily access all parts of the show from anywhere within the site.

To plan your route, please visit www.theaa.co.uk or for a detailed road map of the area please visit www.streetmap.co.uk

By Coach

National Express provides a network of coaches across the UK, including direct routes to Birmingham International. You can visit their website at www.nationalexpress.com or you can call them on +44 (0)8705 808080.

By Rail

The rail network goes straight to Birmingham International station at the NEC - just a short walk from the halls.

For timetable details, advice and/or advance ticket bookings visit www.thetrainline.com; or www.virgintrains.co.uk. Alternatively, call National Rail Enquiries on +44 (0)8457 48 49 50 or Virgin Trains on +44 (0)8457 222 333.

By Air

Birmingham International Airport is directly accessible from over 40 European cities. A newly set up SkyRail service, taking just 90 seconds, links the main terminal and Eurohub (Birmingham airport terminal 2) to Birmingham International railway station, situated within the NEC complex.

For further information or to arrange flights please visit www.bhx.co.uk

Rest & Relax

Interiors Birmingham 2008 comprises eight separate shows over twelve halls. That means a lot of walking! It also means that you need to plan your time effectively. We strongly recommend you allow at least two days to see the show. The Interiors Birmingham Concierge Service, developed by Hotelzon, makes it even easier for you to plan all aspects of your trip – whether its accommodation, travel or entertainment needs.

Accommodation

A number of great travel and stay packages have been negotiated for all visitors if you book though the Interiors Birmingham Concierge Service. Click on the Hotelzon button below to view the great offers available and to book online.

Bars & Restaurants

The city of Birmingham has flourished in recent years and now offers an outstanding selection of bars and restaurants. Here is a selection of venues to help you decide where to unwind after a busy day at the show.

Après

Cuisine: English

39 Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JJ
Tel: +44 (0)121 212 1661

Après, with its open fires and relaxed atmosphere, is the perfect retreat. Enjoy European style cooking and choose from a variety of beverages.

Café Lazeez

Cuisine: Indian

116 Wharfside Street
The Mailbox
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 1RF
Tel: +44 (0)121 643 7979

A refreshing take on superior Indian cuisine combined with a fine dining experience at one of Birmingham's most modern and elegantly designed restaurants.

Around the world in 80 dishes™
& FOGGS BAR

Cuisine: authentic Indian, Chinese,Thai, Mexican
and Italian specialities.

9 BRINDLEYPLACE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B1 2HJ
Tel: +44 (0) 121 643 5577

Newly opened Around the World in 80 Dishes™ is a stunning 10,000sq ft restaurant serving authentic Indian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican
and Italian specialities.

Mechu

Cuisine: International

59 Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JJ
England
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)121 212 1661

A unique venue with an award-winning interior, offering an extensive cocktail and wine list, an innovative Mediterranean inspired menu and a late lounge.

Opus Restaurant

Cuisine: Modern British

54 Cornwall Street
Birmingham
B3 2DE
Tel: +44 (0) 121 2002323

With a modern British menu and its emphasis on seasonal, regional produce, Opus aims to deliver delicious flavours in a deceptively simple way. A Crustacean bar also offers a wide and exciting variety of shellfish.

Kinnaree Thai Restaurant

Cuisine: Thai

22 Waterfront Walk
Birmingham
B1 15N
T: +44 (0) 121 6656568

Named after Thep Kinnaree, a beautiful half-woman, half-swan creature from Thai mythology – this authentic Thai restaurant is sure to fulfil your tastebuds.

The Living Room

Cuisine: International

Unit 4, Regency Wharf
2 Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2JZ
Tel: +44 (0)870 442 2539

If you are looking to eat, drink and party this cool, airy piano bar & restaurant offers great food, an extensive drinks menu and excellent live music acts.

Retail Therapy

Need a break from the exhibition halls for a couple of hours?  Birmingham city-centre is a short distance away, and the perfect place to indulge in some retail therapy:

The Mailbox – Royal Mail Street, Birmingham B1 1XL
Web: www.mailboxlife.com/content/home/index.html

The Bullring – Birmingham B5 4BU
Web: www.bullring.co.uk/website

Jewellery Quarter – Hockley, Birmingham B18
Web: www.the-quarter.com  

City Plaza – 47 Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EF