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National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Bickenhill Parkway, Birmingham B40 1NT, England
+44 (0) 121 780 4141
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Ranked #29 of 174 attractions in Birmingham
Type: Convention Centres
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Easy to get to. Seemingly well organised for the event that I was attending. Plenty of parking with attendants directing you.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I have been to the NEC on 3 occasions over the past 7 years and have been more than satisfied with the facilities available . The venue is suitable for large conferences( like the one I attended) and the location makes it ideal - close to major hotel chains, cafes and bars and train station ! Would definitely recommend the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It was well organised as always and just a fabulous day out. Food and drink were outrageously expensive though

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Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I've visited many concerts/exhibitions & shows at the NEC since the Eighties and have always found its location; parking and facilities first class. Points to bear in mind: always note your car park number & take a packed lunch - it's expensive to eat there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Went to the station by train & walked to NEC - easier than fighting way in by car this time. Halls are easy to work around & any of the exhibitions - Cars, Gardens, Homes are always worth a visit

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We have just returned from the Gadget Show Live at the NEC & I have to say, this venue never fails to impress! Although we live over an hours drive away from Birmingham I would always choose this venue over a London one (which would be much closer to home) simply because of the ease it provides, in all aspects!... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We went we saw we though it was fantastic, all the guys arepainfully good looking, my wife was in her element. i still can't believe that a little tiny girl like Miss Jenkins has such a pure voice, it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand out. We were looked after brilliantly from parking to seating all... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Every time I went here I ended up getting lost on the way out! useless road signs and coupled with the fact that the last train from concerts is too early has ensured that I will never go here again for a gig.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This review is more in relation to the venue rather than the show - but have to say it was our first time at a Gadget Show Live and we enjoyed it, the live show was very good and will be attending again (either Christmas Special or Gadget Show Live next year or maybe both). we spent all day there... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This was my second visit to gadget show live, the first being a few years ago and it's got even better! Was probably at least twice as big as last time I went, in terms of the size of the exhibition and number of exhibitors and it felt like there was a lot more to do generally this time. Lots... More

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