Travel and Accommodation
The Venue
Interplas 2011 will take place in Hall 4 of the NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK.
Web: www.thenec.co.uk
Opening Times
Tuesday 27 September - 10.00 - 17.00
Wednesday 28 September - 10.00 - 17.00
Thursday 29 September - 10.00 - 16.00
Travelling to the Venue
By Car: You can use the AA Route Planner to help you plan your journey http://www.theaa.com use the NEC Birmingham postcode - B40 1NT.
Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42.
For more information visit the NEC website (http://www.thenec.co.uk/travel/car)
Car Parking: The NEC has over 20,000 car park spaces specifically for visitors and exhibitors. All car parks have designated spaces for visitors with disabilities.
You Stay - We Pay!
We appreciate your investment of time to
visit Interplas, so Rapid News will pay for
your NEC £8 car parking ticket if you stay
beyond 3pm. Simply collect your voucher on
leaving the event after 3pm.
By Rail: The NEC is served by Birmingham International train station, connected by a covered bridgelink. London is only 90 minutes away.
To prebook the best value tickets use www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.co.uk
Tel: 08457 484950
By Air: More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, a few minutes from The NEC. East Midlands Airport also serves international flights and is 40 miles away. More info on flying to the NEC (http://www.thenec.co.uk/travel/plane)
Accommodation Options
The following hotels are all located within the vicinity of The NEC and have kindly offered a preferential room rate and allocation of rooms for all exhibitors & visitors.
These rooms are being offered on a first come first served basis and bookings must be made directly with the hotel.
Please remember to use the designated promotion code in order to qualify for the preferential room rate. All preferential rates will expire 28 days prior to the event so book early to take advantage of these offers.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Birmingham NEC, Pendigo Way, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1PS
£133 B&B per night (single),
£143 B&B per night (double/twin)
Car Parking £10.00 per car overnight
Booking hotline: +44 (0) 121 781 4031, quote ref: "Rapid News" or "HB4".
If you have any problems, ask to be put through to In-house Reservations.
Ramada Encore NEC
Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, B40 1PJ
£58 B&B per night (single occupancy),
£66 B&B per night (double occupancy)
Car Parking is complimentary for hotel guests
Booking hotline: +44 (0) 121 780 5900, quote ref: "RAP270911"
Novotel Birmingham Airport & NEC
Birmingham, B26 3QL
£119 B&B per night (single),
£129 B&B per night (double/twin)
Guests should park next door to the hotel in the NCP Short and Medium Stay 3.
Produce your parking ticket on checkout for discounted price of £13.80 per 24 hour period.
Booking hotline: +44 (0) 121 782 7000, quote ref: "1314"
Holiday Inn Express
Birmingham NEC, Bickenhill Parkway, Birmingham, B40 1PS
£76 B&B per night
Car Parking £7.00 per car for 24 hours
Booking hotline: +44 (0) 121 782 3222, press option 4 and quote ref:" Rapid News"
If you would like further advice on accommodation in and around the Birmingham area, please contact our accommodation partner Birmingham Convention Bureau.
The Birmingham Convention Bureau’s dedicated reservations team are available by telephone between the hours of 9am and 5.15pm Monday to Friday on +44 (0) 121 202 5005. They can also be contacted by email on bcb.accommodation@marketingbirmingham.com.
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