Getting here
The NEC sits in the middle of the country with an international airport and a mainline station on the doorstep, so however you travel, the halls are easy to reach. Here is everything you need for the drive, the train, the flight or the coach.
- 12, 13 & 14 February 2027
- NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
- Nearest station: Birmingham International
Why the NEC
The UK's best connected venue
The fact 75% of the UK can join us in under three hours? Possible. The fact we're slap bang in the centre of the country? Seems likely. Or is it the international airport and train station on the doorstep. Probably all three, to be honest.
75% of the UK is within a three-hour drive of the show
Birmingham International station is a ten-minute walk from the halls
150 direct flights land at Birmingham Airport, next door to the NEC
120 coach services run to Birmingham Airport every day
By car
- B40 1NT Sat nav postcode
- M42, M40, M6 Signposted from all major routes
- Free Visitor parking, paid by us
Driving to the show
Located bang in the middle of the UK's motorway network. Just pop B40 1NT in your trusty sat nav and you'll be with us in no time. You'll find us clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6.
When you arrive at the NEC, follow the illuminated signs for the 'Shooting Show'.
Three quarters of the country is within a three-hour drive, and the NEC is a straight run off junction 6 of the M42. Saturday is the busiest day of the weekend, so allow a little extra time on the roads first thing.
Sorted before you arrive
Parking at the NEC
Parking is a doddle when you arrive. We've pre-paid for all visitor parking so you don't have to. Park up and jump on the free shuttle bus, or take a leisurely stroll along the signposted footpaths.
Free BSS-paid parking
Blue badge spaces
EV charging points
Free shuttle bus
Features are subject to availability. Blue badge parking and EV charging must be pre-booked directly with the NEC.
By train
- BHI Birmingham International
- 10 minutes Walk from the platform to the halls
- 15 minutes From Birmingham New Street
Taking the train
Getting to us by train is brilliantly easy, as the NEC is less than a ten-minute walk from Birmingham International railway station. Direct services run all day. If you're travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away. Just enough time to fuel up on caffeine.
You don't even need to brave the elements. Walk directly from the station into the exhibition halls.
By air
- 150+ Direct flights into Birmingham
- 90 seconds Air-Rail Link to the station
- Every 2 minutes And it's free to ride
Flying to the show
Birmingham Airport is right on our doorstep, so it's hardly surprising we attract thousands of international visitors every year, with flights from around the world including the USA and Europe.
Simply take the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International railway station, from the upper level of Terminal 1. The train runs every two minutes and takes only 90 seconds. When you arrive, just head straight through to the NEC.
Bus & coach
- 120+ Coach services every day
- X1 Every 15 minutes from the city centre
- 97A Every 30 minutes from the city centre
Bus and coach
Over 120 National Express and Megabus coach services run daily across the UK to Birmingham Airport. From there you can reach the NEC on the free Air-Rail Link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes.
Jumping on a bus in Birmingham city centre? You'll want the X1 service (every 15 minutes) or the 97A (every 30 minutes). Local services also run from Solihull (966) and Coventry (900). Choices, choices.
Taxi
- 24/7 Service at the NEC
- 0121 000 2222 Book by phone
- Ranks Outside the main entrances
Taxis
We've teamed up with Enroute Taxis to make sure a safe, friendly service is available to you around the clock at the NEC. Book over the phone, online, or through their app. Alternatively, pick one up at the clearly marked ranks outside our main entrances.
Book your taxi with Enroute
Call, book online or download the app before you travel and have a car waiting when the halls close.
Before you set off
Worth knowing
Follow the show signs
Once you are on the NEC site, follow the illuminated signs for the 'Shooting Show' rather than a hall number. They will take you straight to the right car park and entrance.
Saturday is the busiest day
Give yourself an extra half hour on the roads around the NEC first thing on the Saturday. Friday and Sunday are a quieter run in if you have the choice.
Staying overnight?
Several hotels are within walking distance of the halls and the airport hotels are one stop down the line. See Where to stay for the full list.
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Buy tickets
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Buy ticketsWhere to stay
Hotels on the NEC site, at the airport and a short drive away, with booking links for each.
Where to stay