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Ideal Home Show Scotland 2027 runs 28 to 31 May at SEC Glasgow, Glasgow.
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Where to stay
Where to stay for Ideal Home Show Scotland 2027: the closest hotels to SEC Glasgow are in Finnieston and the SEC and Glasgow city centre, with Merchant City 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.
Popular areas for attendees: Finnieston and the SEC · Glasgow city centre · Merchant City · West End.
About Ideal Home Show Scotland
Ideal Home Show Scotland is the Scottish edition of the Ideal Home Show, and its organiser says the 2027 show runs for four days from Friday 28 to Monday 31 May at the SEC Glasgow. It is a public home and garden show with a Show Home, workshops, celebrity guests, an Eat & Drink Festival and, according to the organiser, more than 250 brands across interiors, home renovation, lifestyle, gardens and travel and leisure.
The show is open from 10:00 to 17:00 each day and tickets are sold online only. The SEC (Scottish Event Campus) is on the north bank of the Clyde in Finnieston, with its own railway station and a short ride from Glasgow Central, so most visitors stay in the city centre or Finnieston. The Ideal Home Show also runs in London at Olympia in April; this page covers the Glasgow show.
Show tickets are bought from the organiser and are separate from your hotel booking. If you are comparing Ideal Home Show Scotland hotels, this page shows live rates near the SEC for your dates.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Glasgow hotels sorted by distance to the SEC, so you can see which Finnieston and city centre options are closest to the halls
- Live rates pre-set to the four show days, easy to change if you only want one night around a Saturday or Sunday visit
- Free-cancellation rates shown first where the hotel offers them, useful while tickets and travel are still being planned
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours via the enquiry form for exhibitor teams staying all four days
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 28 May to 31 May 2027
- Length
- 4 days, Fri to Mon
- Venue
- SEC Glasgow
- City
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Airport
- GLA
- Sector
- Gifts & Consumer Goods
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Hotels near SEC Glasgow for Ideal Home Show Scotland 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Thu, May 27 → Sun, May 30, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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How do you get to Ideal Home Show Scotland?
By train and from the airports
- The SEC says it has its own railway station, Exhibition Centre, with six trains an hour from Glasgow Central, departing from platform 17 (low level)
- The SEC describes the journey as a three minute train ride from Glasgow Central; if you arrive at Queen Street you need to walk or take a bus to Central to continue by train
- The SEC says there are more than 20 direct trains a day from London, and direct trains from Edinburgh every 15 minutes on weekdays
- The organiser says Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 8 miles west of the city, and Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles from Glasgow
By car and taxi
- The SEC says the campus is just off the M8, leaving at junction 19 onto the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814); the organiser lists G3 8YW for the satnav
- The SEC says its main car park is the multi-storey at 10 Stobcross Road, G3 8GS, operated by Glasgow City Council, and that it has a 2 metre height restriction
- The SEC notes that the Glasgow city centre Low Emission Zone may affect a charge if you drive in through the centre, so check your route and vehicle before travelling
- A Glasgow Taxis pick-up and drop-off point is adjacent to the SEC Armadillo, and the organiser says a journey from the city centre costs around £7
How do you get around during Ideal Home Show Scotland?
Getting to the show each day
- The organiser lists the venue as SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, and the show hours as 10:00 to 17:00 daily
- Two bus services run to the campus, stopping on Lancefield Street near the Clyde Arc bridge, which the organiser says is two minutes' walk from the venues: the Stagecoach X19 and the McGills 23
- The Clyde Walkway runs past the SEC, and the organiser notes pedestrian bridges across the Clyde near the campus
Around Glasgow
- The SEC says the Glasgow Subway links 15 points across the city, and the St. Enoch stop is a few minutes' walk from Central Station for the onward train
- Glasgow Central is the main hub for the trains to the SEC, so a hotel near Central keeps the journey short without a car
- Late May can be changeable in Scotland, so a light waterproof is worth packing for the walk from the station
Do you need a visa for Ideal Home Show Scotland?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current UK entry rules for your passport on GOV.UK before you travel, as they change
- GOV.UK says you usually need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rather than a visa if you are from certain countries, so use its checker to see which applies to you
- GOV.UK says each person travelling needs their own ETA, including babies and children, and warns that other websites may charge more, so apply only through GOV.UK or the official app
eVisa / visa required
- If you are not eligible for an ETA, you will normally need a UK visa such as a Standard Visitor visa before you travel
- GOV.UK lists attending trade fairs to promote your business among permitted business visitor activities, but you cannot sell things, so read the rules before you travel if you are exhibiting
- Allow time for any visa application well before 28 May
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one you used for your ETA or visa
- Your Ideal Home Show Scotland ticket and your hotel booking
- If you are exhibiting, a letter from your employer setting out the purpose of the trip, in case a Border Force officer asks
UK entry rules, fees and processing times change, so check GOV.UK or your nearest UK embassy or visa application centre before you book travel.
First time at Ideal Home Show Scotland?
- Buy your ticket online before you go: the organiser says tickets are only sold online and there is no box office at the show
- When we checked on 8 November 2026 the organiser listed an adult ticket at £13 and a concession for over 60s at £12, with prices that may change by the show
- Children aged 15 and under are free with a ticket requested at booking, and the organiser allows a maximum of two children per adult
- A registered disabled visitor who buys a ticket can bring a carer free of charge, collecting the carer's ticket at the show, and groups of 10 or more can ask about discounts
- The show runs 10:00 to 17:00 on all four days, so you can plan a single day visit around whichever day suits you
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Exhibition Centre station is the closest rail stop to the SEC, and trains run about every 10 minutes from Glasgow Central, so you rarely need to book a taxi
- Because the show runs four days, you can book one or two nights around the day you choose, and exhibitor teams can price the full run
- The organiser's Eat & Drink Festival and the Show Home are separate features worth planning your day around
Ideal Home Show Scotland travel FAQs
Where is Ideal Home Show Scotland held?
Ideal Home Show Scotland is held at SEC Glasgow in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is GLA.
When is Ideal Home Show Scotland 2027?
The organiser lists the show from 28 to 31 May 2027 at the SEC Glasgow, open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily.
Is this the same as the London Ideal Home Show?
No. The Ideal Home Show also runs in London at Olympia in April. Ideal Home Show Scotland is a separate four day show in Glasgow with its own website and tickets.
Where should I stay for Ideal Home Show Scotland?
Finnieston is closest to the SEC. Glasgow city centre, near Central Station, is a practical alternative because trains run about every 10 minutes from Central to the SEC's own station.
How do I get to the SEC from the airports?
The organiser says Glasgow Airport is 8 miles west of the city. From there, take a taxi or a bus into the city and then the train from Glasgow Central to Exhibition Centre station. Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles from Glasgow.
Do children need a ticket?
Yes. The organiser says children aged 15 and under are free but need a ticket, requested at booking or at the entrance from security, and must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two children per adult. A hotel booking does not include show tickets.
Can I change my hotel dates for Ideal Home Show Scotland?
Yes. The search is pre-filled for the four show days, but you can change the check-in and check-out dates to suit a single day visit or a longer stay.
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Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Ideal Home Show Scotland portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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