GLASSEX
2004: General Information
OPENING TIMES
HALLS 6, 7 & 8 – NEC, BIRMINGHAM
Sunday 14th March: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Monday 15th March: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 16th March: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 17th March: 10.00am – 4.00pm
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is located in Birmingham, in the
heart of the United Kingdom. It is easily accessible both from the UK
and from overseas, however you decide to travel. Tickets for trains,
planes and coaches are often cheaper if you book in advance, so don't
delay!
BY CAR
Travelling from the M42: leave at Junction 6 and follow the signs to
the NEC.
Travelling from the M6: Exit at Junction 4 or 4a and head for the NEC
via Junction 6 of the M42
To view a map of Birmingham and its surrounding area click HERE
For traffic updates and route planners visit the AA or RAC websites.
BY AIR
Birmingham International Airport is just 5 minutes away from the NEC,
and direct flights operate from many major cities worldwide. For information
call 0121 767 5511
BY RAIL
Birmingham International railway station is located in the NEC complex.
Connections can be made from all major UK cities, with London being
only 1.5 hours journey time.
Network Rail Helpline
Telephone: +44 (0)8457 484950 or www.railtrack.co.uk
Virgin Trains
Telephone: +44 (0)8457 222333 or www.virgintrains.co.uk
BY BUS/COACH
National Express runs a nationwide network of coaches including direct
routes to Birmingham International Airport from all major cities and
airports in the UK.
Visit www.GoByCoach.com
for bookings and timetables, or call +44 (0)8705 808080.
HOTELS & ACCOMODATION
For
information on hotels and accommodation in Birmingham and the surrounding
area contact:
Birmingham Convention Bureau
Tel: +44 (0)121 202 5005
Fax: + 44 (0)121 202 5123
Email: bcb.accommodation@marketingbirmingham.com
Or visit: www.BeInBirmingham.com
OR
Expotel
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7372 2001
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7624 4847
Email: emap@expotel.com
Or visit: www.expotel.com