{"id":31209,"date":"2023-04-04T14:27:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/?p=31209"},"modified":"2024-03-22T13:35:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T12:35:45","slug":"what-to-know-about-national-outdoor-expo-birmingham-nec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/04\/04\/what-to-know-about-national-outdoor-expo-birmingham-nec\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know about National Outdoor Expo Birmingham NEC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This March I went along to the National Outdoor Expo at the NEC. Attending briefly on both the Saturday and Sunday and thought I would share with you my experience. This is of course to inform you if you want to attend in later years, but also as a reminder for myself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The National Outdoor Expo Birmingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoor Expo Birmingham at the NEC is, as it sounds, for those who love outdoor adventures. Whether that is on their own, in a group or as a family. The show features a variety of motivational speakers, a wealth of information, a variety of outdoor merchandise, physical activities and workshops. These take place both inside and outside of the Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Seeing the merchandise in person gives you a chance to see how some of it fits – whilst also giving you the opportunity to discover nothings that you have never heard of. Be warned though it is a good idea to have a good luck around before making any purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you get them at the right time tickets are free. This included both tickets for adults and children.  This was for both the Saturday and the Sunday. If not I believe that they are \u00a310 for the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is parking at the NEC which costs \u00a316.95 for the day. A saving of \u00a35 can be made if you book the day before. It took us 13 minutes (0.65 mile) to walk from the car park but there is also a free shuttle bus from the car parks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There is also parking at the Train Station with different rates dependent on whether you are taking a train or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking is also available at Resorts World. This is much cheaper if you are only staying for a short amount of time and is much closer to the Hall. Also at Resorts World you can have cheaper parking if you spend money there – making this still the cheapest way to pay for parking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Vehicles Parking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s some limited (22) slow-charging electric parking on a first come first served basis or – you can pre-book one of the 8 guaranteed EV premium spaces. This may increase by next year though so do check the website. https:\/\/nationaloutdoorexpo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Needs at The National Outdoor Expo Birmingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, there are some blue badge parking spaces but you still need to pay for parking. Secondly the NEC aims to be fully accessible to those with access needs and there is a quiet space available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we found the Hall on the Saturday completely overwhelming that no amount of visiting a quiet space would have helped with this. The Sunday was much quieter and more manageable, but this could well be to do with the fact that we attended early and it was Mothering Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Next year Mother\u2019s Day is 10th<\/sup> March 2024, whilst the National Outdoor Expo is the 23rd-24th March 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other things to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n