The National Exhibition Centre is the busiest exhibition centre in Europe, staging more than 180 exhibitions each year, ranging from world-famous public shows such as Crufts Dog Show and the British International Motor Show to international trade exhibitions like IPEX and Spring Fair, Birmingham. Up to four million people visit the centre each year. With 20 halls totalling 190,000 square metres (two million square feet) it is also the biggest exhibition centre in Britain and seventh largest in Europe. The NEC is renowned for large-scale international trade fairs, but also has an active interest in helping smaller specialist shows develop, providing advice, support and essential services to organisers.
For NEC Exhibition Sales : Tel +44 (0) 121 767 2786, alternatively contact them by mail with this address NEC, Birmingham, England, B40 1NT

A smart recently refurbished hotel in the heart of Birmingham surrounded by the major stores, designer shops, jewellery market and shopping arcades. The famous Chinese and Balti restaurants are a short walking distance, as are the cultural and civic centres. Nightlife and entertainment are on the doorstep. New Street main line station is opposite, with quick access to the National Exhibition Centre and the main line networks. If you want to be right on the spot, there is no better hotel than the Britannia Hotel Birmingham. The 9th floor is devoted to conferences and banquets with outstanding views over the city.

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