Useful Information
The links below relate to resources that visitors and exhibitors will find useful.
If your enquiry is not covered by any of the information below please e-mail us at:
Taking photographs at the show
ACCOMMODATION
For information about accommodation in the Midlands area contact the
Birmingham Convention and Visitor Bureau Tel. 0121 202 5151
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Birmingham International Airport 0121 767 7145
Birmingham International Railway Station 08457 48 49 50
National Express Coaches 0990 80 80 80
Johnsons Quality Coach Travel 01564 797010
T.O.A. Taxi’s 0121 427 8888
Local Train & Bus Enquiries 0121 200 2700
A Map of the NEC and the surrounding area
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE SHOW
If you wish to take photographs of the exhibits at the show please ask the permission of the exhibitor before doing so.
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SMOKING
In accordance with the new no smoking laws the NEC is now a non-smoking venue.
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TRADE BUYERS
Anyone wishing to visit the trade section of Miniatura in Birmingham should contact Andy Hopwood on 0121 783 9922 or by E-mail. The trade section is open to any trader providing official business proof (e.g. cheque books or invoices).
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PURCHASING TICKETS BY POST
Birmingham Miniatura
If you do not wish to purchase your tickets via the Hotline number (0121 767 4100) or online at the NEC virtual box office then you can buy them by post. Send a cheque or postal order made payable to ‘NEC (miniatura)’ to:
NEC (Miniatura), PO Box 3348, BIRMINGHAM, B40 1NS
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RETURNING SATURDAY TICKETS (MINIATURA BIRMINGHAM ONLY)
Saturday Tickets are limited in number and once we have sold out no more tickets will be available, however we do operate a waiting list in case tickets are returned. If you will not be needing one or more of your advance tickets and can return them to us in good time before the show we may be able to allocate them to someone on the waiting list and subsequently provide you with a refund less a small administration fee.
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INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?
Any craftspeople interested in exhibiting at any of our Miniatura shows should get in touch by post. Please send photographs, catalogue, samples (include return postage and these will be returned immediately) and any other information you think would be relevant to:
Miniatura, 511 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B33 0SG, England
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FREE CAR PARKING
Visitors coming by car to any of our shows will be pleased to know that we have arranged free parking for all.
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OTHER EVENTS AT THE NEC
National Exhibition Centre Website
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WHEELCHAIR HIRE
01353 778756 - Bartram’s have a service that provides people with wheelchairs and scooters.
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GROUP DISCOUNTS
Any group or club wishing to take advantage of our 10% discount for groups of 10 or more should contact the N.E.C. Groups Department on 0800 378985.
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