Tradeshow and Exhibition venue Birmingham
Are you looking for trade show venues but struggling to find anything to suit your needs? Here at The National Conference Centre, we are a tradeshow and exhibition venue in Birmingham, right next to the NEC.
We host regular trade fairs, collectors’ expos, specialist exhibitions and industry showcases throughout the year, including footwear and coin fairs to healthcare exhibitions and industry tradeshows
With drive-in access, 1,000 free car parking spaces and on-site catering, we make it straightforward for your exhibitors to set up and your visitors to attend year after year.
Contact us today to find the perfect trade show venue.
Why choose the NCC
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A Midlands Exhibition Venue with National Access
The NCC is a Birmingham exhibition venue located off the M42, just a five-minute drive from Birmingham Airport and International train station. For exhibitions requiring a central Midlands location with easy national access, the NCC delivers everything you need.
Many of our trade fair organisers return several times a year, trusting our team to understand their events and make every setup smooth and straightforward.
The Britannia Suite
The Britannia Suite is our most popular room for large exhibitions and trade show events in Birmingham. Located on the ground floor just off the main entrance, it offers excellent accessibility for both exhibitors and visitors.
Natural daylight with full blackout capability means the room works for events that need controlled lighting.
The Britannia Suite regularly hosts healthcare exhibitions, medical device showcases and clinical conference expos. Our events team can handle delegate registration, exhibitor access management and multi-day catering without the need for external logistics suppliers.
The Premier Suite
Discover the Premier Suite, a spacious, column-free ground-floor venue offering 3,950 sq ft of exhibition space. It is a great option for smaller and medium-sized trade shows and exhibitions. This room accommodates up to 550 visitors and has the same drive-in loading access as the Britannia Suite. It is a practical, well-connected room that works well for specialist fairs, niche exhibitions and industry showcases that do not need a larger hall.
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Need More Exhibition Space?
If your fair is getting bigger, we have space to grow with you.
The Premier Suite sits alongside the Britannia Suite and gives you an extra exhibition and tradeshow space on the same floor. Organisers use the two rooms together in different ways:
- Stalls spanning both rooms for larger exhibitors
- A dedicated catering area in the Premier Suite to keep the main exhibition floor clear
- A VIP or preview area before the main fair opens to visitors
- A seminar or talk space running at the same time as the main exhibition
Planning an exhibition that needs more than one room? Talk to our events team about the Britannia and Premier Suite combination. We’ll put together a layout and quote.
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AV & Technology Support
Deliver a seamless, impactful event with expert AV and technical production at the National Conference Centre. Our in-house specialists provide everything from simple setups to full-scale conference production, including sound, lighting and staging. With extensive experience and backup power systems, we ensure reliable, professional delivery every time.
Our Hotels
For multi-day exhibitions and trade shows, the NCC has two sister hotels within a short drive.
Manor Hotel Solihull is five minutes away in the village of Meriden and Windmill Village Hotel, Golf and Spa is 15 minutes away. These are ideal options for exhibitors and organisers who want to stay nearby for a multi-day fair.
Organiser Feedback
Ideal for Large-Scale Networking Events
We hosted a large business networking event here and were impressed by how well the space handled the flow of people. It created the right balance between energy and organisation.
The Perfect Extension to Our NEC Event
We needed additional space alongside our NEC event, and this venue delivered perfectly. The proximity and flexibility made it feel like a seamless extension of our main show.
A Brilliant Fit for Our Collector Fair
FAQs
What is the largest exhibition space at the NCC?
The Britannia Suite is the largest single exhibition space at the NCC, with a maximum capacity of 1,800. Located on the ground-floor, it can be combined with the Premier Suite for even larger events.
Is there loading access for exhibitors?
Yes. The Britannia Suite and Premier Suite both have drive-in loading access directly from the car park as they are ground-floor-rooms. Exhibitors can bring vehicles right up to the room to build and set up their stands without going up or down stairs or long internal routes.
Is there free parking for trade fair visitors?
Yes. Over 1,000 free parking spaces are available on site for delegates and fair visitors. Visitors pay nothing to park. This is one of the most important factors for trade fair attendance and it is one of the NCC’s biggest advantages over city centre venues. There are also EV charging points and disabled parking spaces close to the entrance.
Can the NCC host a recurring trade fair throughout the year?
Yes. Many of our trade fair organisers book multiple dates per year at the NCC. Recurring bookings are actively encouraged and the events team works with returning organisers to improve layouts and grow visitor numbers over time.
Is catering available for exhibition visitors?
Yes. The NCC has an on-site café at the National Motorcycle Museum, and an in-house catering team. For larger exhibitions, cash catering can be set up within the exhibition space or in an adjacent room, keeping visitors on site rather than leaving to find food elsewhere.
Can I run a seminar or talk programme alongside my exhibition?
Yes. The Premier Suite or adjacent rooms can be used as a seminar space running at the same time as the main exhibition floor in the Britannia Suite. Our events team can help you plan the layout and programme to make both work well together.