Exhibition Venues

The NEC (National Exhibition Centre)

 

Officially the UK’s largest exhibition venue, with 20 interconnecting halls and 34 conference suites, all set in the grounds of 611 acres.

Located just outside of Birmingham, the NEC is also unmatched in terms of its accessibility by road, rail and air – making it the UK’s best connected venue.

Given its convenient location, bang in the centre of the country, it’s no surprise the NEC has become the UK’s number one exhibition venue, welcoming around 2.4 million visitors and over 39,000 exhibiting companies to more than 125 exhibitions every year.

The ExCel in London

 

ExCel London is one of the UK’s top venues for public shows, trade shows, meetings and special events.  Located in the centre of one of the world’s biggest business hubs, ExCel has homed 400 leading events giving 40,000 exhibitors a unique platform.

There are 27 eateries and over 2,000 hotel rooms based within, or within walking distance, from ExCel London. The venue is also committed to hosting sustainable events and has a dedicated team on-site to assist you with your environmental protocols.

Whatever industry you operate in, you’re likely to find an event happening at ExCel London for you.

The Olympia London

 

As the oldest exhibition centre in Europe, Olympia London has had a rich history of hosting trade shows, expos and events – ever since it opened its doors back in 1886.

Over 130 years of holding events for industries of any nature, combined with its impressive Victorian architecture, make Olympia London a truly unique venue and dramatic setting for any exhibition.  Its iconic glass arch ceiling makes the exhibition venue famous for its natural daylight and ambience.

Located in Kensington, in the heart of the capital, Olympia London is within a two-mile radius of over 230 hotels. It is also within walking distance of over 70 restaurants, including some of the most stylish and upmarket eateries in the capital – perfect places to go “off-piste” and take clients or business partners for a meal.

With over 200 events a year taking place, there’s something for everyone at Olympia London.

Manchester Central

 

Manchester Central has been the venue of choice for several national and international events, boasting over 23,000 square meters of versatile space. The different rooms and the venue’s overall diversity make it an ideal location to host meetings, conferences, parties, or exhibitions.

Manchester Central has a capacity of 10,000 people and has housed exhibitions such as the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, The Fertility Show and The Public Sector Show.

With such easy transport links and lots going on in the city centre, it is no wonder it is the venue of choice for hundreds of event organisers. Plus Exhibition Stands have designed and built numerous incredible exhibition stands at Manchester Central, our experience at this venue makes us experts at what we do.

Scottish Event Campus (SEC)

 

Formerly known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow’s iconic £36 million SEC Centre is Scotland’s biggest exhibition venue.

Situated right in the heart of Glasgow, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is also one of the UK’s largest integrated spaces, purpose-built for conferences, events, and exhibitions. The SEC has five interconnected exhibition rooms with a combined area of over 22,000 sqm.

Since opening its doors to exhibitors and visitors in 1985, the centre has undergone major expansions. The first was the addition of the SEC Armadillo building in 1997. With its futuristic and stylish curved roof, this has now become a much-loved landmark in the city. With 3,000 seats over three levels, it is also no surprise this has now become one of Europe’s leading conference venues.

In 2013, the SEC Centre was expanded even further to include the SE Hydro, which was designed to accommodate a wider range of conferences and exhibitions, with differing capacity, digital and production requirements.

Today, the SEC Centre can rightly claim to be Scotland’s premier arena for exhibitions, and, with its accessible transport links and prime city centre location, it is the perfect venue for any event.

ACC Conference & Event Centre Liverpool

 

Situated on the banks of the River Mersey at the heart of the city’s iconic waterfront, ACC Liverpool is a unique and award-winning exhibition venue that can meet any event requirements.  It is part of the Liverpool Event Campus – an interconnected arena and exhibition centre.

Built and launched in time to help Liverpool celebrate its European Capital of Culture status in 2008, ACC Liverpool has already gained world-wide recognition for hosting prestigious events and exhibition shows.

Since it’s opening, ACC Liverpool has attracted over 7.9 million visitors to 4,300 events and generated £1.8bn in economic benefit for the local economy.

ACC Liverpool has a 3,725 sqm hall on the ground floor, with a 1,350 capacity auditorium and 21 break out rooms. The venue is suitable for large exhibitions which can take advantage of the campus’s interconnected facilities. The entire campus has a combined exhibition floor space of 7,125 sqm.

Its striking design and waterfront location make it a perfect exhibition venue for any event.

Coventry Building Society Arena (Formerly Ricoh Arena)

 

The Coventry Building Society Arena is a world-class exhibition centre located in Coventry. The complex was formerly known as the Ricoh Arena and includes a 32, 609 seater stadium that is home to Coventry City Football Club and Wasps Rugby Union Club.

The venue features a variety of halls and lounges all suitable for small and large exhibitions with a collective area of 20, 000sqm to accommodate conferences, sporting events, concerts and exhibitions.