Professional Woodworking Expo is located at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Professional Woodworking Expo 2026
The National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham
B40 1NT
UK
When & Where
Accommodation
There are over 2000 hotel rooms across the NEC site.
Take advantage of the new, 24/7 leisure destination, Resorts World, a short distance from the NEC.
- Sat-Nav Postcode - B40 1NT
- Nearest Train Station - Birmingham International Railway Station
- Local Taxi Company - T.O.A Taxis - 0121 427 8888
- Nearest Airport - Birmingham International Airport
By Car
The NEC is in the perfect location for car travel - 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, and at the heart of the UK motorway network.
Postcode
B40 1NT
After listening to feedback from our visitor community we are very pleased to announce that we, have adjusted our budgets to enable us to subsidise parking charges at the NEC for Professional Woodworking Expo, 17th-19th May 2026.
Visitors who reserve and pay for parking in advance via the NEC website, will be charged £8.00 per day to park, a reduction of 42% from the standard rate. If you’d prefer to pay to park on arrival the cost will be £12 per day (a reduction of £6.95 from the standard tariff).
By Train
The NEC is right next to Birmingham International rail station. You can get to Halls 6 and 20 quickly and conveniently, without having to step outside!
The NEC entrance is on the right hand side as you exit the station, and clearly signposted.
Many services run direct to Birmingham International. If yours doesn’t, you can catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street. There are regular services, and the journey only takes 10-15 minutes. Buses to the NEC can be caught at Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations. For further information call National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950.
By Plane
The NEC is just minutes away from Birmingham Airport (BHX) – which is very handy for international visitors and those on UK internal flights!
From the airport, simply take the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International railway station and then it’s just a short walk to our entrance. The Air-Rail Link runs every 2 minutes and takes just 90 seconds to reach the NEC. It leaves the airport from the upper level of Terminal 1, and operates daily between 0515am and 0200am.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Distance: 40 miles
Accessibility
The National Exhibition Centre aims to be fully user-friendly for visitors with access needs!
They have a fleet of mobility equipment available to hire on a first come, first serve basis, which they recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. You can email any enquiries to info@necgroup.co.uk and a member of their team will contact you within three working days.