NEC Parking Tip

If you're going to the NEC next month by car, don't queue up to get into the NEC parking area, head onto the A45 towards Birmingham and follow the signs for Birmingham International Railway Station:

1) You'll end up parked right by the building (usually within 100 yds ish) so if the weather's crap you won't have to walk far outside.

2) You'll be warm and dry walking through the corridors to the show.

3) The station has car park ticket machines and you won't have to wait in a big queue.

4) It's £1 cheaper to park so you can spend an extra pound in the show on goodies.

5) You get to clown around on the moving walkways.

But don't tell everybody!

Duly noted and will be passed to our possible designated driver.

Cheers Muppet.

[phil24_7]

Thank for the inside info.

I'll keep it to meself guv'nor!

top tip! i'll do that a few years ago i got the train to the nec and i must admit it is better from the station, all undercover and them moving floor thingys to play around on nothing worse than walking from/to the car in the pi$$ing down rain when its about a mile away and them shuttle buses are always packed.

Originally Posted by SV Muppet

If you're going to the NEC next month by car, don't queue up to get into the NEC parking area, head onto the A45 towards Birmingham and follow the signs for Birmingham International Railway Station:

No, don't try this!!!

I tried it today, and if you do not have a valid train ticket the parking charge is now £25 at Birmingham International Railway Station. Fortunately a parking attendant told us in time and pointed out the notices they've put up. They've introduced it specifically to stop people using it for the NEC.

Noted thanks, this is a recent change of policy as I used it very recently.

Yeah, the signs they have put up look like just laminated print outs stuck on the pay machines and other signs, so it does look like it's recent. Just didn't want anyone to get caught out.

I appologise to anyone who took my advice, I can only say that this is a very recent change.
I've been doing this for many years.
Actually I might still do it and buy a cheap ticket to B'ham New St station

I found this tip on another bike site:-

Much to my amazement parking is free at Hampton In arden Railway stn and the surrounding roads..£1.60 return to Brum International and a short hop skip and a jump to the bike show halls !

I parked at the railway station on monday and it was ok, didn't see any signs then.. Must be very new!