About the Venue
The NEC, Birmingham – Venue Overview
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham is the UK’s largest and most versatile event venue, hosting everything from trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences to concerts and live entertainment. Conveniently located in the heart of England, just off the M42 and adjacent to Birmingham International Airport and railway station, the NEC offers world-class facilities for exhibitors and visitors alike.
The NEC is a premier destination for business professionals, hobbyists, and entertainment seekers, hosting events across industries such as automotive, gaming, hobbies & collectibles, technology, retail, and lifestyle. Whether you're attending a consumer show like the UK Games Expo, Autosport International, or Crufts, or an industry-focused trade exhibition, the NEC provides an engaging and well-connected environment.
For more information, visitors can check the official website: www.thenec.co.uk
Upcoming Events
Key Publishing's Model World LIVE is back for the second year at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. The new National Modelling Exhibition takes place on the weekend of April 26/27 2025 in Hall 2 at the NEC and brings together railway, scale, radio control and slot car modellers in one outstanding event.
Model World LIVE 2025 will feature over 150 stands bringing together the very best in modelling. Highlights include hand-picked working model railways including Pete Waterman's Making Tracks 4 (Watford Junction) in 'OO' gauge, Mick Worrall's stunning Glasgow Eastfield TMD in 'O' gauge, the return of Hornby Magazine's Twelve Trees Junction in 'OO' gauge, stunning scale modelling displays from the best modellers in the country, radio controlled trucks and vehicles, slot car racing, quality trade stands offering products for all areas of modelling, interactive stands, expert modelling demonstrations and much more!
https://www.thenec.co.uk/whats-on/model-world-live/