The NEC Classic Motorshow

*TRAVEL *ABOUT THE NEC *DISABLED VISITORS *ACCOMODATION & WHAT'S ON *VISITOR FAQ

ABOUT THE NEC

The NEC is Europe’s busiest exhibition centre. It sees over 4 million visitors each year. As well as exhibitions, the NEC Group also boasts fantastic concerts at the LG Arena, amazing performances at Symphony Hall, family treats at the NIA and informative conferences at the ICC.

VISIT THE NEC WEBSITE HERE

DISABLED VISITORS

If you have any queries or need assistance during your visit, please contact any member of staff who will be happy to help. We hope you enjoy your visit. Male and female wheelchair accessible toilets are provided throughout the venue. Disabled parking bays for blue badge holders are available free of charge. A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available for hire free of charge to registered disabled and at a cost of £5.00 per day for visitors who are not registered disabled, on a first come first served basis.

Electric scooters can be hired at a cost of £15 per day.
Please telephone Bartams on +44 (0)1353 778756 to book in advance.
Lines are open 9.00-18.00 Monday - Sunday.

Disabled assistants

Companions admitted free: if you have a disability that restricts your ability to attend the Show on your own, then a helper is admitted for free. Please make this clear to the Box Office staff when you book your ticket, they will be happy to help.

Induction loop audio systems are fitted in the following locations:

• All Piazza cloakrooms and ticket booths
• Selected cloakrooms and ticket booths in the Atrium
• Concourse Suites 1 and 2
• Gallery Seminar Rooms 1, 2 and 3

FURTHER INFO FOR NEC VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES CAN BE FOUND HERE

ACCOMODATION & WHAT'S ON

Make a weekend of it!

Many people like to visit the show for two days and either stay close to the NEC or a short (15 min) train ride, or a 20 min drive/cab ride away in Birmingham City Centre. Birmingham has a huge amount to offer as a weekend away, in fact it is now one of the UK’s most popular weekend break destinations.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Q: What are the dates?
• A: November 12/13/14 2010


• Q: What are the opening times?
• A: The Show is open
• Friday 12th November 10.00am – 7.00pm
  Saturday 13th November 9.30am – 7.00pm
  Sunday 14th November 9.30am – 5.30pm


• Q: How much are the tickets?
• A: For ticket prices »Click Here«


• Q: I prefer to buy my advance tickets over the phone, not over the web, what number should I use?
• A: 0871 230 1088


• Q: Can I buy tickets on the door?
• A: Yes you certainly can, however, to save you time and money buying in advance is altogether more convenient and offers better prices.


• Q: Will my Classic Motor Show ticket get me into the Top Gear Motoring Theatre?
• A: Your Classic Motor Show ticket allows you entry into The Classic Motor Show and, as a bonus, it also allows free entry into the neighbouring MPH Show in Hall 5 (the Prestige and Performance Motor Show), but it does not include a seat in the Top Gear Live Theatre. If you wish to experience the Top Gear Live Theatre then it is strongly advised that you book a Top Gear Live ticket in advance, as availability on the door is highly unlikely due to demand. Click here to go to the MPH/Top Gear Live website »www.mphshow.co.uk«

• Q: Is access to The MPH Show available at all times?
• A:
• No, we can’t guarantee it. At peak times the MPH show may close their doors in order to ensure the comfort of visitors already in the hall. The MPH Hall is, proportionally, far smaller than the Classic Motor Show and consequently they have to carefully manage the ‘weight’ of visitor traffic in there to make sure it doesn’t get uncomfortably busy. Bear in mind that if, this does happen, then there is a good reason – it’s for the comfort and safety of all. Without doubt, access to MPH will re-open later on. Last year MPH access was restricted between the hours of approximately noon and 3pm during Sat/Sun, so we advise you to bear this in mind and plan your day accordingly. At no time should there be any access issues with The Classic Motor Show itself.

• Q: How much is car parking?
• A: The car parking charge is set and collected by the venue (not by the show, nor do we see a penny of the car parking revenue) at £8.00 per car. For all venue related information please visit »www.necgroup.co.uk«

TIPS!
Some visitors increasingly park at, or close to, a local train station (one that runs through Birmingham International of course) and do the last stint by train.
Some local/regional stations will have free parks, some will be a bit cheaper than the NEC, some will have on-road parking close by. The added benefit of approaching like this should mean less chance of getting caught in any traffic congestion around site or on the surrounding M42/M6 at peak times (i.e when everyone's arriving/leaving). You'll have to check with the regional stations/routes. Here's a very local rail map to get you started.
Or - some park at Birmingham International Station (1300 spaces with covered walk through to NEC Halls - in fact this is closer than some of the NEC car parks!) for £6.00 max, saving a couple of pounds, but you'll need to get there early.
Or - car share - there's bound to be someone else close to where you are coming to the show. Check with car clubs, local forums, message boards etc.

• Q: Where can I eat?
• A: There are food outlets all around the halls offering everything from sandwiches to full 3 course meals. Of course prices vary accordingly.


• Q: What about if I've bought a packed lunch?
• A: A common visitor complaint is that there's nowhere to sit and eat packed lunches. What people forget is that, just outside all the halls on the piazza area, there is lots of seating to use. There's no problem leaving the halls (you'll get your hand stamped on exit allowing you back in) for a while to eat your lunch!


• Q: Are there any special food offers?
• A: We’re hoping the NEC will give us some vouchers to pass onto you – check back here before the show and we’ll make them available to download.


• Q: What else is on at the same time and where can I stay?
• A: For NEC Group venues see »www.necgroup.co.uk«
  For general Birmingham info see »www.beinbirmingham.com«
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• Q: What are the public transport alternatives?
• A:
  Train:
  There is a train station IN the NEC complex. This is Birmingham International Station. If there is no direct service into Birmingham International from where you are, then simply go to Birmingham New Street Station and then onwards to Birmingham International on one of the many regular services through there. Check train times etc here:
  »www.nationalrail.co.uk«
  »www.thetrainline.com«


• Coach/Bus:
  Get a National Express Coach into Birmingham »www.nationalexpress.com«
  Then transfer via local bus service to the NEC. Check bus services/times etc here »www.travelwm.co.uk«


• By Air:
• The NEC is right next to Birmingham International Airport and there is a monorail link from the Airport directly into The NEC. Typically from walking through "Arrivals" to entering the show halls will take only about 10 mins, and all undercover. If you book a flight early, as many of our Irish, Scottish and mainland European visitors do, then you should benefit from a great deal from one of the budget airlines see: »www.bhx.com«