Hall 17 is the closest hall to a car park...be sure to book your car parking on-line in advance to save £5!

The visitor car park for Festive Gift Fair, Hall 17,  is very close just a short walk. The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. It is near junction 6 of the M42 motorway.  You'll find the NEC signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav. When you arrive at the NEC don’t follow your satnav simply look out for 'Festive Gift Fair' on the signs.

Car Parking charges, implemented by the National Exhibition Centre, NEC... MAKE SURE YOU BOOK IN ADVANCE TO SAVE £5!

PARKING - There are over 16,500 spaces available at the NEC and a range of payment methods. For more information go to the NEC's website www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking

Check out the NEC's frequently asked questions to find out everything you need to know about parking at the venue.

Getting to the NEC by train is easy as Hall 17 at the NEC is located a 10mins walk away from Birmingham International Railway Station with an easy undercover walk.  Once in the NEC complex a map of the hall layout can be found on this link.

The Organisers have arranged a Shuttle Bus from Birmingham International Train Station to Festive Gift Fair in Hall 17.. …and return.  On arrival at the train station, go up the escalator/lift and through the ticket barriers. Turn right and walk a short way down the bridge-link following signs to NEC.   Half way along this walkway, on the left, there will be a sign directing you to the Festive Gift Fair shuttle bus.  Go down the stairs/lift and opposite you will see a BUS STOP which will take you close to Hall 17.  This bus shuttle service will repeat the journey between the station and Festive Gift Fair throughout the day 09.00hrs-18:00hrs usually around every 20 minutes.

Over 120 National Express and Megabus coach services run daily across the UK to Birmingham International Airport. From Birmingham Airport you can get to the NEC via the free air-rail link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes. Jumping on a bus in the West Midlands area? There are numerous options that will get you to the NEC. Check out the Transport For West Midlands to plan your journey.

Within the NEC complex, are a number of hotels including The Hilton, Crowne Plaza Hotel and The Genting Hotel.  The Moxy Hotel is the closest to the Festive Gift Fair.

On the Visit Birmingham website there is a superb range of hotels, stylish serviced apartments, or cosy B&B's for that home from home feeling.  Alternatively, for those on a budget check out the hostels or self catering choices.