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Our NEW venue, The NEC

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Our NEW venue, The NEC

The NEC Birmingham

 

The NEC Birmingham is the perfect home for YARDX 2026. Located in the heart of the UK’s “Golden Logistics Triangle,” it offers unmatched accessibility by road, rail, and air- making it easy for the entire warehousing and logistics community to attend. With world-class facilities, ample space for live demonstrations, and co-location with industry-leading events like Multimodal and IWLEX, the NEC provides the scale, professionalism, and visibility YARDX 2026 needs to thrive and grow.


 

By Car

You’ll find the NEC clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav to get to the NEC Site.

Our post code will not take you to the car park for your event, so once on site, please ignore your Sat Nav and follow signage to the event carpark instead.

IWLEX is taking place in Hall 3A.

Venue Address:
NEC Birmingham
North Avenue, Marston Green
Birmingham
B40 1NT
United Kingdom

Approximate Drive Times

To help you plan your journey, here are typical drive times from key UK locations:

  • Birmingham City Centre – Approximately 15 minutes

  • Coventry City Centre – Approximately 25 minutes

  • Leicester City Centre – Approximately 50 minutes

  • Nottingham City Centre – Approximately 1 hour

  • Milton Keynes – Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Bristol City Centre – Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

  • London  – Approximately 2 hours

  • Manchester City Centre – Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Leeds City Centre – Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

  • Cardiff City Centre – Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

Parking

The NEC have more than 16,500 well-maintained paid spaces for parking.

Discounts are available if you pre-book parking for the event.

For more information about travel to the NEC or to pre-book parking click here.

Other Methods of Transport 

By Train

The NEC is directly connected to Birmingham International Railway Station, making it one of the most accessible venues in the UK by rail. Simply disembark at Birmingham International and follow the signs – the NEC is just a short walk via a covered pedestrian link.

  • London Euston – Direct services to Birmingham International in approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Manchester Piccadilly – Direct services in approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Leeds – Direct and one-change services in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Bristol Temple Meads – Direct services in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Cardiff Central – Services with a change at Birmingham New Street in approximately 2 hours.

By Plane

The NEC is just minutes from Birmingham Airport (BHX) – one of the UK’s major international airports. A free Air-Rail Link connects the airport terminal to Birmingham International Railway Station in under 2 minutes, with direct access to the NEC via the covered walkway.

This makes the NEC easily accessible for both domestic and international visitors.

For more information about travel to the NEC or to pre-book parking click here.


 

Hotels, Restaurants & On-Site Facilities

Hotels

Staying at the NEC Birmingham is easy and convenient. Whether you're visiting for one day or the full duration of the show, there’s a wide range of accommodation options just minutes from the venue. The NEC is directly connected to Resorts World Birmingham, which offers multiple hotels including the Genting Hotel, as well as numerous options nearby such as Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Crowne Plaza NEC, and Moxy NEC.

Dining & Entertainment
Resorts World is also home to a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes – from quick bites to sit-down dining. Choose from well-known names like TGI Fridays, Nando’s, Pizza Express, or explore premium options like Sky By The Water for a more upscale experience. The complex also features a cinema, casino, and retail outlets for added convenience and leisure.

On-Site Facilities
The NEC itself offers:

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout public areas

  • Multiple cafes and food stalls within the venue

  • Cash points and business services

  • Direct rail and airport links