{"id":30454,"date":"2025-05-13T19:48:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T18:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monopolyeventshub.com\/runappnow\/?page_id=30454"},"modified":"2026-04-30T21:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:44:06","slug":"key-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monopolyeventshub.com\/runappnow\/all-events\/birmingham-categories\/key-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Key information  (Birmingham)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"30454\" class=\"elementor elementor-30454\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fbdfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63fbdfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baea5f7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"baea5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   <a href=\"https:\/\/monopolyeventshub.com\/runappnow\/all-events\/birmingham-categories\/\" class=\"header-link\">\r\n    <div class=\"midlands-top-header\" style=\"padding: 58px 16px 16px 16px;\">\r\n      <div class=\"back-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n     <h2 class=\"top-header-title\">Key information<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1971575 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1971575\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8abf301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8abf301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a270a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a270a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e6efb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3e6efb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"comp-k6mautua\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-k6mautua wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"><h3 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"172\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">GETTING HERE \u2013 BIRMINGHAM<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"350\">We know travel plans can raise plenty of questions, so we\u2019ve put together this handy guide to make your journey to <strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"311\">Comic Con Midlands<\/strong> as smooth and stress-free as possible!<\/p><hr data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"355\" \/><h3 data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"382\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">EVENT LOCATION<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"515\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"464\">NEC Birmingham<\/strong><br data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"467\" \/>Pendigo Way, Marston Green<br data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"496\" \/>Birmingham, B40 1NT<\/p><hr data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\" \/><h3 data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"574\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">GETTING TO US \u2013 BY LAND, SEA, OR AIR!<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"711\">Thanks to Birmingham\u2019s excellent transport links, reaching the NEC is simple\u2014whether you\u2019re arriving by car, train, bus, or even plane!<\/p><hr data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\" \/><h3 data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"746\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\ud83d\ude97 Travelling by Car<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"900\">The NEC is clearly signposted from major motorways including the <strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"833\">M42, M40, and M6<\/strong>. Simply enter <strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"859\">B40 1NT<\/strong> into your sat nav to reach the NEC site.<\/p><p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"918\">Important:<\/strong> This postcode won\u2019t take you directly to your event\u2019s car park. Once on-site, follow the <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1032\">official NEC signage<\/strong> instead. After parking, hop on a <strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1086\">free shuttle bus<\/strong> or enjoy a pleasant walk via signposted footpaths.<\/p><p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1261\">For real-time traffic updates and journey planning, check the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalhighways.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1260\">National Highways website<\/a>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1296\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\ud83d\ude8c Travelling by Bus<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1498\">Over <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1354\">120 daily National Express and Megabus services<\/strong> run across the UK to <strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1398\">Birmingham Airport<\/strong>, which is conveniently close to the NEC. Check their official sites for timetables and ticket info.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1503\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1535\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\ud83d\ude86Travelling by Train<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1793\">The NEC is just a <strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1618\">5-minute walk from Birmingham International Railway Station<\/strong>. Direct trains operate regularly, and if you\u2019re coming from farther afield, you might need a connecting service via <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1760\">Birmingham New Street<\/strong>\u2014a quick <strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1787\">15-minute ride<\/strong> away.<\/p><p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1913\">For train schedules and fares, visit the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalrail.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1887\">National Rail website<\/a> or call <strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1912\">08457 484950<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1950\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u2708\ufe0fTravelling by Plane<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2182\">Flying in? From <strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2004\">Birmingham International Airport<\/strong>, hop on the <strong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2034\">Air-Rail Link<\/strong> at Terminal 1\u2014it runs every <strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2078\">two minutes<\/strong> and gets you to the railway station in just <strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2137\">90 seconds<\/strong>. From there, simply walk through to the NEC.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1062\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Map & Directions<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use Google Maps for real-time directions:<\/span><br data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1105\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/getting-here-birmingham\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1209\">Get Directions to NEC Birmingham<\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3a308 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef3a308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Venue Address<\/h2><p><strong>NEC Birmingham<\/strong><br \/>Pendigo Way<br \/>Marston Green<br \/>Birmingham<br \/>B40 1NT, UK<\/p><hr \/><h2>Event Opening Times<\/h2><ul><li><p><strong>Saturday, 12 July 2025:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Sunday, 13 July 2025:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2>Car Parking<\/h2><ul><li><p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> Over 16,500 well-maintained spaces.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Payment:<\/strong> Pay on the day or pre-book online.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Navigation:<\/strong> Enter <strong>B40 1NT<\/strong> into your sat nav to reach the NEC site. Note that this postcode may not direct you to the specific event car park. Once on-site, please follow the venue signage to the designated event parking area.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Shuttle Service:<\/strong> Free shuttle buses are available from the car parks to the halls, or you can take a leisurely walk along the signposted footpaths.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2>Cash Machines<\/h2><ul><li><p>Portable cash machines are available throughout the NEC Birmingham and at Resorts World.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Most traders accept both cash and card payments, but it\u2019s advisable to check with individual vendors.(<a title=\"VENUE INFORMATION - Comic Con Midlands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/venue-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Comic Con Midlands<\/a>)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2>Wi-Fi<\/h2><p>Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the NEC Birmingham venue.(<a title=\"VENUE INFORMATION - Comic Con Midlands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/venue-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Comic Con Midlands<\/a>)<\/p><hr \/><h2>Disabled Access<\/h2><p>The NEC Birmingham is committed to ensuring all visitors have easy access to the venue. If you require assistance during your visit, please contact any member of the team who will be happy to help. For more information, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/disabled-access\">Disabled Access<\/a> page.(<a title=\"VENUE INFORMATION - Comic Con Midlands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/venue-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Comic Con Midlands<\/a>)<\/p><hr \/><h2>Food and Drink<\/h2><p>A wide variety of food and drink options are available throughout the NEC. Additional dining choices can be found at the neighboring train station and Resorts World.(<a title=\"Comic Con Midlands Birmingham | the NEC, Whats On\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenec.co.uk\/whats-on\/comic-con-midlands-birmingham\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The NEC<\/a>, <a title=\"VENUE INFORMATION - Comic Con Midlands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/venue-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Comic Con Midlands<\/a>)<\/p><hr \/><h2>Accommodation<\/h2><p>A range of accommodations, from luxury hotels to budget-friendly options, are located near the NEC Birmingham.<\/p><hr \/><h2>First Aid<\/h2><p>Trained first aid staff are available during event hours. If you require medical attention, please approach the nearest member of staff for immediate assistance.(<a title=\"VENUE INFORMATION - Comic Con Midlands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/venue-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Comic Con Midlands<\/a>)<\/p><hr \/><h2>Baby Changing Facilities<\/h2><p>Baby changing facilities are available in selected toilets throughout the venue. Please ask a member of staff for the nearest location during your visit.(<a title=\"VENUE INFORMATION - Comic Con Midlands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconventionmidlands.co.uk\/venue-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Comic Con Midlands<\/a>)<\/p><hr \/><h2>\ud83d\udead Smoking Policy<\/h2><p>The NEC Birmingham is a smoke-free venue. Smoking is not permitted inside the building. Designated smoking areas are located outside at the front of the venue. 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