National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham | United Kingdom

About Venue
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is one of the oldest and largest event facility in United Kingdom. NEC became functional in the year 1976 and since then it has become one of the busiest venues in Europe. The venue hosts more than 150 events each year. The other popular shows hosted by the centre include - Crufts and Clothes Show Live,IPEX and Spring Fair Birmingham. The centre is also the largest event venue in United Kingdom in terms of total area it covers. NEC is a multipurpose venue that is capable of hosting events like conferences, conventions and exhibitions. NEC is visited by millions of people in a calender year and it is a major player in Birmingham's economy.

Exhibition Centre Information

Location: National Exhibition Centre is just a few minutes walk from the Birmingham International Airport (BHX). The Coventry Airport (COV)is at an approximate distance of around 15 miles from the centre. The Birmingham International Rail Station is just adjacent to the NEC.

Number of Halls: 21

Coverage Area: 650 Acre


Facilities
NEC is a multipurpose venue that can host event of any size, scale and nature. The venue offers more space than any other venue in United Kingdom. The NEC has 21 interconnected halls that are fully air conditioned. NEC also offers other services like operational show management, catering, Event IT, event promotion, audio visual, advertising, technical services, utility services, security and cleaning. The catering facilities offered by the centre include - On stand catering, in hall catering and catering for banquettes and conferences.

Major Exhibitions
National Exhibition Centre hosts a variety of exhibitions, trade shows and trade fairs each year. Some of the major events organized at the venue are:

Moda Menswear

Moda Woman

AUTUMN FAIR International

Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition Birmingham

Garden & Leisure Exhibition

BDTA Dental Showcase

INTERBUILD

International Materials Handling Exhibition

Autosport International-The Racing Car Show

Spring Fair International

Homebuilding & Renovating Show-Birmingham

Parkex International Exhibition

Traffex International Exhibition

Street Design

Medtec UK

IFSEC UK

Facilities Show

Interplas UK

PPMA Show

Kitchen Bathroom & Bedroom Show

Total Processing & Packaging


Nearby Tourist Attraction
Birmingham is bestowed with some of the most beautiful historical sites and amazing landscapes. The city is visited by tourists from all over the world. The Victoria Square is a major attraction located in the city.The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is one of the most visited site of attraction in Birmingham. The museum houses 9,000-year-old Middle-Eastern treasures, paintings and other artifacts. The museum has some of the exclusive collections of artifacts including the Bronze Buddhas, Egyptian Mummies and fine arts. Some of the other popular attractions of the city are - Cadbury World, Centenary Square, Chamberlain Square, St. Philip's Cathedral, Saint Chad's Cathedral & Dudley Zoo.

Venue Address
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham, United Kingdom - B40 1NT
http://www.thenec.co.uk/default.htm

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Upcoming Events in National Exhibition Centre

Moda Menswear

Date: 08-Aug-2010 to 10-Aug-2010

Exhibit Profile: Mens Outerwear, Men Garments, Mens Coats, Mens Belt, Mens Beach Wear

No. of Exhibitors: 150+Visitors: 12000+

Moda Woman

Date: 08-Aug-2010 to 10-Aug-2010

Exhibit Profile: Fashion Clothing, Fashion Accessories, Womens Clothing, Footwear, Men's Wear

No. of Exhibitors: 184+

AUTUMN FAIR International

Date: 05-Sep-2010 to 08-Sep-2010

Exhibit Profile: Toys And Games, Leather Accessories, Fashion Jewelry, Perfume And Fragrances, Chandeliers

No. of Exhibitors: 2,000Visitors: 30,000

Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition Birmingham

Date: 14-Sep-2010 to 16-Sep-2010

Exhibit Profile: Recycling Equipment, Wastewater Treatment Equipments, Bio Waste Treatment Equipments, Waste Management Plants, Recycling Receptacles

No. of Exhibitors: 520+Visitors: 10000+
Halls: Hall No. 17, 18 & 19

Garden & Leisure Exhibition

Date: 20-Sep-2010 to 22-Sep-2010

Exhibit Profile: Sundries, Garden Accessories, Kitchen Accessories, Decorative Bulbs, Gift Cards

No. of Exhibitors: 1200+Visitors: 18,119+
Halls: Hall No. 3a, 3, 4 & 5

BDTA Dental Showcase

Date: 14-Oct-2010 to 16-Oct-2010

Exhibit Profile: Dental Articulators, Dental Equipment, Dental Bridges, Dental Amalgamators, Dental Care Product

No. of Exhibitors: 300+Visitors: 12,000+
Area: 17,000 Square Meter Halls: 6, 20