Spring Fair 1 – 4 February 2026
Autumn Fair 7 – 10 Sep 2025
We’ve been accommodating guests visiting the NEC for the Spring and Autumn fairs for as long as we’ve been B&B-ing. 20 odd years ago when the show was at its peak, it would be a wonderful and crazy twice yearly reunion with all the same guests coming back for each event. These days it’s not just the Spring and Autumn Fairs that keeps us busy at these times so we don’t get to experience quite the same madness these days 🙂
The Spring and Autumn Fair are the events that provide opportunities for retailers to explore new products and suppliers, meet with industry peers, and restock before the busiest season.
It is the season’s number one wholesale home and gift trade event, welcoming circa 19,000 visitors through the doors of Birmingham NEC to trade with 600+ exhibitors over the course of 4 days.
They attract visitors from small independent stores to large chains as they prepare for the year-end rush. Visitors can attend seminars from successful names in the industry.
Blythewood in Coleshill is just a 10 minute drive from the NEC, close enough for easy access but in a quiet leafy area to provide peace and quiet at the end of the day.
Book your stay at Blythewood Guest House and experience a friendly welcome, breakfast when you want it, and a great night’s sleep.
We are your ideal destination when visiting Birmingham NEC.
