Travel & Stay

kbb Birmingham

Halls 6, 17, 18, 19 & 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

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.

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

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 The 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.

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

 

The Bullring - Birmingham B5 4BU

Web: www.bullring.co.uk

 

Jewellery Quarter - Hockley, Birmingham B18

Web: www.the-quarter.com

 

City Plaza - 47 Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EF