Travel & Stay
Location
Kbb Birmingham
Halls 6 and 17-20
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 21 March: 09:30-17:00 hrs
Mon 22 March: 09:30-17:00 hrs
Tue 23 March: 09:30-17:00 hrs
Wed 24 March: 09:30-17:00 hrs
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 6 and 17-20 are most easily accessible via the Atrium entrance, for which the North Car Park is 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
Accommodation
The KBB team have negotiated discounted rates for accommodation in Birmingham, with Event Express. For reservations please contact:
Event Express
46-48 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1HU
Contact: Reservations
Email: reservations@eventexpressuk.com
Tel: +44 (0)1905 732 737
Fax: +44 (0)1905 732738
Eating Out
A total of five halls make up kbb Birmingham. That means a lot of walking! See below a selection of bars and restaurants in Birmingham to help you unwind after a busy day at the event.
With so much to see you need to plan your time effectively. We strongly recommend you allow at least two days to see the show.
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
45 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.
Mechu
Cuisine: International
47-59 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
