Photo: National Exhibition Centre / Google MapsAutumn Fair 2027 Hotels
Autumn Fair 2027 runs 5 to 8 September at NEC Birmingham, Birmingham. 13,000+ buyers
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Where to stay for Autumn Fair 2027: the closest hotels to NEC Birmingham are in NEC & Resorts World and Solihull, with Birmingham city centre a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Autumn Fair, the UK wholesale trade show for gifts, home and retail products, runs at NEC Birmingham from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 September 2027. The organiser reports 800+ exhibitors and 13,000+ buyers, and Glee, the garden and leisure trade show, shares the NEC from 6 to 8 September, so one badge gets you into both on the overlapping days. Autumn Fair is a separate show from Spring Fair, which uses the same venue earlier in the year. For Autumn Fair hotels the key choice is between NEC and airport area stays, where you can walk to the halls, and central Birmingham, about 10 minutes away by train with far more choice for evenings. Solihull and Coventry are also on the line to Birmingham International. This page shows live hotel rates near the NEC for your dates, so you can compare Birmingham accommodation for Autumn Fair independently of the organiser's own hotel portal.
Popular areas for attendees: NEC & Resorts World · Solihull · Birmingham city centre · Coventry.
- Birmingham hotels for Autumn Fair sorted by distance to the NEC, from Resorts World and the airport to Solihull and the city centre
- Live rates for 5 to 8 September 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change if you are also visiting Glee
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your buying days firm up
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a team or exhibitor group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 5 Sept to 8 Sept 2027
- Venue
- NEC Birmingham
- City
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Airport
- BHX
- Attendance
- 13,000+ buyers
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Hotels near NEC Birmingham for Autumn Fair 2027
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Rates shown for the event window, Sat, Sep 4 → Thu, Sep 9 (arrive the day before, leave the day after), or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to NEC Birmingham. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for Autumn Fair
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Where should you eat during Autumn Fair?
Resorts World sits right beside the NEC with a good spread of restaurants a short walk from the halls, while Birmingham city centre is about 12 minutes by train from Birmingham International to New Street for much of the city's client dining and its famous baltis.
Photo: Adam's Restaurant / Google Maps
Photo: Adam's Restaurant / Google Maps
Photo: Paul Curran / Google MapsAdam's
Modern British fine dining
City centre (Waterloo Street), about 12 minutes by train from Birmingham International to New Street plus a short walk
Adam Stokes' elegant restaurant is one of Birmingham's most celebrated dining rooms, built around seasonal produce served as a polished tasting menu. It is the natural choice when you need to impress an important client.
Tip: Ask about the private dining options when booking for a group, and reserve well ahead during fair week.
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Photo: Pasture Birmingham / Google MapsPasture
Steak and fire cooking
City centre (Colmore Row), about 12 minutes by train from Birmingham International to New Street plus a short walk
Set in a grand former bank building in the business district, Pasture cooks over fire in an open kitchen with an in house butcher preparing its meat. The lively room suits a team celebration or a confident client dinner.
Tip: It gets busy and loud at weekends, so book an early table on a weeknight if you want to talk business.
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Photo: Miller & Carter Mailbox / Google MapsMiller & Carter
Steakhouse
Resorts World (beside the NEC), a short walk from the halls
A dependable steakhouse on the ground floor of Resorts World with views over the lake, serving aged steaks alongside fish and vegetarian dishes. It is the easiest sit down dinner option without leaving the NEC site.
Tip: Book ahead for evenings during the fair, when exhibitors fill Resorts World straight after the halls close.
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Photo: Vietnamese Street Kitchen / Google Maps
Photo: Kavita Favelle / Google MapsVietnamese Street Kitchen
Vietnamese
Resorts World (beside the NEC), a short walk from the halls
A family run Vietnamese kitchen on the first floor of Resorts World serving pho, bun cha, bao buns and summer rolls. It is a quick, fresh alternative to the burger and pizza chains after a long day on the stand.
Tip: The kitchen can close before the advertised closing time, so arrive in good time for a late dinner.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Autumn Fair: bookable experiences in Birmingham, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Birmingham
Birmingham packs Premier League football, two major arenas and world class orchestral music and ballet into a city that is an easy train ride from the NEC halls.
Aston Villa at Villa Park
Premier League football at one of English football's great historic grounds, with the famous Holte End behind the goal. February is the heart of the season, so check the fixture list against your fair dates.
Find ticketsConcerts at bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham
The NEC Group runs two big arenas, bp pulse LIVE on the NEC site itself and Utilita Arena Birmingham in the city centre near Brindleyplace. Major tours and comedy shows play here most weeks of the year.
Find ticketsBirmingham Royal Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Royal Ballet makes the Hippodrome its home, with a major production usually staged in February. It makes a memorable evening out for clients after a day at the fair.
Find ticketsCBSO at Symphony Hall
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is based at Symphony Hall on Centenary Square, a hall renowned for its acoustics. Concerts run through the winter, so there is often a performance during fair week.
Find ticketsCrufts at the NEC
The world famous dog show fills the NEC halls for four days each spring, with 2027 set for 4 to 7 March. Hotels around the NEC book up fast that week, so plan any March visits early.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Autumn Fair?
From Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- The free Air-Rail Link connects the airport terminal with Birmingham International station in about 90 seconds
- From the station, the NEC halls are a short walk, so you can be at the show soon after landing
- Long-haul visitors landing at London or Manchester airports can continue to Birmingham International by train
- Taxis are available at the airport, though the Air-Rail Link and a short walk are usually quicker
By rail and road
- Birmingham International is on the West Coast Main Line, with direct trains from London Euston in about 70 minutes
- Trains from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International take about 10 minutes
- The NEC sits beside the M42 and close to the M6; the organiser says parking in the NEC's standard visitor car parks is free for Autumn Fair, with shuttle buses to the halls
- Parking spaces cannot be pre-booked, so follow the event signage on arrival
How do you get around during Autumn Fair?
Getting to the NEC each day
- Hotels on the NEC campus, including those at Resorts World, let you walk to the halls; the organiser puts hotels near Birmingham International station about a 5 minute walk away
- From central Birmingham, local and intercity trains run frequently from New Street to Birmingham International
- Solihull and Coventry also have frequent trains to Birmingham International
- Shuttle buses run from all NEC car parks to the main exhibition halls
Around Birmingham
- The city centre's Colmore Row, Brindleyplace and the Jewellery Quarter offer most of the restaurants and bars
- West Midlands Metro trams run through the centre, linking New Street with the Jewellery Quarter and Broad Street
- Trains from Birmingham International back to New Street run late, but check the last service if you plan a late evening at the NEC
- Early September is usually mild, but bring a light layer for the walk between the station and the halls
Do you need a visa for Autumn Fair?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- British and Irish citizens do not need a visa or an ETA
- Most visitors who do not need a visa, including EU, US, Canadian, Australian and Japanese nationals, must hold a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel
- An ETA costs £20, covers multiple visits of up to six months and lasts two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first
- Most ETA decisions arrive within minutes in the UK ETA app, but the Home Office advises applying at least three working days before travel; without one, your airline or ferry can refuse boarding
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, Nigeria and Pakistan need a Standard Visitor visa to attend Autumn Fair
- Apply online on GOV.UK and book a biometrics appointment at a visa application centre; allow several weeks, longer in busy seasons
- Visitors may attend trade fairs, meetings and conferences, but may not take up paid work or sell goods directly to the public
- Autumn Fair cannot issue invitation letters, but the organiser says your confirmation email and badge may support an application
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one used for your ETA or visa
- Your Autumn Fair registration confirmation and hotel booking, in case the Border Force officer asks about your visit
- A letter from your employer setting out the business purpose of the trip and who is paying for it
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements on GOV.UK before you book.
First time at Autumn Fair?
- Autumn Fair is strictly trade only: buyers, retail staff and people planning a retail business within 12 months can register free online
- Your badge is valid on any open day, as often as you like, and it also covers Glee on the days the two shows run together
- Opening hours are 09:00 to 18:00 from Sunday to Tuesday and 09:00 to 16:00 on Wednesday 8 September
- Children under 16 are not recommended; if you must bring one, read the organiser's children's policy first
- Only assistance dogs are allowed at the NEC, and the cloakroom in the Atrium charges per item
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The organiser warns that NEC hotels fill up quickly in September, so book as soon as your dates are fixed
- If you plan to cover both Autumn Fair and Glee, Monday to Wednesday is when the two shows overlap
- A city centre hotel near New Street gives you more restaurants and a short train ride to Birmingham International
Autumn Fair travel FAQs
When is Autumn Fair 2027?
Autumn Fair takes place 5 Sept to 8 Sept 2027 at NEC Birmingham in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Where is Autumn Fair held?
Autumn Fair is held at NEC Birmingham in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is BHX.
When and where is Autumn Fair 2027?
Autumn Fair 2027 runs from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 September 2027 at NEC Birmingham. Doors open at 09:00 and close at 18:00, or 16:00 on the final day.
Where should I stay for Autumn Fair?
Hotels on the NEC campus, at Resorts World and near Birmingham International station let you walk to the halls. Birmingham city centre is about 10 minutes away by train and has a wider range of hotels, while Solihull and Coventry are also on the line.
Is Autumn Fair the same as Spring Fair?
No. Autumn Fair and Spring Fair are separate trade shows held at the NEC in different seasons, each with its own dates and exhibitors.
Does Autumn Fair run with Glee?
Yes. Glee runs at the NEC from 6 to 8 September 2027, and the organiser says your Autumn Fair badge also gets you into Glee on the days the two shows are co-located.
Does Autumn Fair have an official hotel partner?
The organiser directs visitors to a HotelMap booking portal. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Autumn Fair; we show live rates across many hotels near the NEC so you can compare.
Can you help with Autumn Fair accommodation for a team?
Yes. Send us your group size and dates through the enquiry form and we will reply with a team quote within 24 hours. You can change the check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search to match your schedule.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Autumn Fair portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to NEC Birmingham?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 25 October 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near NEC Birmingham
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Birmingham Sheldon★★★ | 4.3 km | ~15 min ride | £74 |
| Red Wing Lodge Hotel★★★ | 8.7 km | ~28 min ride | £78 |
More hotels close to NEC Birmingham
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Birmingham Metropole★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | £297 |
| Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | £316 |
| Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG★★★★ | 0.7 km | ~10 min walk | £202 |
| Novotel Birmingham Airport★★★★ | 0.9 km | ~13 min walk | £168 |
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