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NEC visitors guide 2026

Bed and Breakfast near the NEC Birmingham & bp pulse LIVE

We're a bed and breakfast near NEC Birmingham, ideally situated in peaceful Coleshill — just 4 miles (about 10 minutes’ drive) from the NEC and bp pulse LIVE (the new name for the former Resorts World Arena). Free on-site parking, quiet location, and a full English breakfast to start your day.

Crowds arriving at bp pulse LIVE Birmingham for a concert, minutes from Springfield House B&B

Experience the energy of 2026 events at bp pulse LIVE, with a stress-free 10-minute drive back to Springfield House.

10 mins to NEC & bp pulse LIVE Free parking Quiet Coleshill

Driving an EV?

We offer guest charging, and we are just minutes from the UK’s largest EV charging hub at bp pulse LIVE.

Why stay at Springfield House for NEC & bp pulse LIVE events?

We’re in Coleshill, a quiet village away from the bustle of the NEC campus. You get a relaxed night’s sleep, free parking for your car, and a short drive in the morning to the NEC Birmingham or bp pulse LIVE (formerly Resorts World Arena). Perfect for Crufts, the Photography Show, and all major 2026 events.

Proximity

4 miles / ~10 minutes’ drive to the NEC and bp pulse LIVE.

Free parking

On-site parking so you can leave your car and avoid event-day charges.

Quiet location

Coleshill gives you a peaceful base, not right on the NEC campus.

NEC Birmingham & bp pulse LIVE events 2026

Plan your stay around these 2026 events at the NEC Birmingham and bp pulse LIVE. Links open the official event sites to book tickets.

Last updated: 7 March 2026

Dates (2026)EventOfficial Website
11–12 FebPackaging Innovations & Empackpackagingbirmingham.com
17–22 FebCaravan, Camping & Motorhome Showccmshow.co.uk
25–26 FebPerformX Live 2026performxlive.com
27–28 FebWhat University? & What Career? Livewhatuniversity.co.uk
28 Feb–1 MarThe National Wedding Shownationalweddingshow.co.uk
28 Feb–1 MarThe National Equine Shownationalequineshow.com
5–8 MarCrufts (The Big One!)Crufts accommodation near NEC Birminghamcrufts.org.uk
11–12 MarEnergy Technology Liveenergytechnologylive.co.uk
12–15 MarCreative Craft Show / Sewing for Pleasure & Fashionthenec.co.uk
14–17 MarThe Photography & Video Showphotographyshow.com
18–19 MarIntraLogisteXintralogistex.co.uk
18–19 MarSustainable Supply Chain Exhibitionsustainablesupplychainexpo.co.uk
18–19 MarRobotics & Automation Exhibitionroboticsandautomation.co.uk
19 MarBritish Tourism & Travel Showtourismshow.co.uk
19–22 MarNational Homebuilding & Renovating Showhomebuildingshow.co.uk
20–22 MarPractical Classics & Restoration Shownecrestorationshow.com
21–22 MarThe National Outdoor Expothenationaloutdoorexpo.co.uk
24–25 MarDigital Health Rewired 2026digitalhealth.net/rewired
25–26 MarNaidexnaidex.co.uk
27–29 MarArnold Sports Festival UKArnold Sports Festival UK accommodationarnoldsportsuk.com
27–29 MarDreamHack Birmingham 2026dreamhack.com/birmingham
28–29 MarMegaCon Livemegaconlive.com
12 AprToy Collectors Fairthenec.co.uk
13–15 AprFarm Shop & Deli Showfarmshop.uk.com
13–15 AprFood & Drink Expofoodanddrinkexpo.co.uk
20–24 AprMACH 2026machexhibition.com
21–23 AprCommercial Vehicle Show 2026cvshow.com
24–26 AprClassic Antique Fairsthenec.co.uk
25–26 AprModel World LIVE 2026thenec.co.uk
28–30 AprThe Workplace Eventtheworkplaceevent.com
28–30 AprNational Cyber Security Shownationalcybersecurityshow.com
28–30 AprThe Security Eventthesecurityevent.co.uk
2 May–31 AugGladiators Experiencegladiatorstv.com
2–3 MayRetroConretrocon.co.uk
8–10 MayThe Baby Showthebabyshow.co.uk
9–10 MayAllergy & Free From Showallergyshow.co.uk
13–14 MayUK Rail 2026ukrailshow.co.uk
15–16 MayBritish Dental Conference & Dentistry Show 2026dentistryshow.co.uk
16–17 MayMakers Centralmakerscentral.co.uk
19–20 MayUtility Week Live 2026utilityweeeklive.co.uk
20–21 MayCHEMUK 2026chemukexpo.co.uk
29–31 MayUK Games Expoukgamesexpo.co.uk
2–4 JunInterplas 2026 / TCT 3Sixtyinterplasuk.com
3–4 JunMed-Tech Expo 2026med-techexpo.com
9–11 JunThe Big Bang Fair 2026thebigbangfair.co.uk
12–14 JunAnimeConthenec.co.uk
18–21 JunBBC Good Food Show Summerbbcgoodfoodshow.com
18–21 JunBBC Gardeners' World LiveBBC Gardeners' World Live accommodation near NECbbcgardenersworldlive.com
22–23 JunUCAS Discovery Birmingham 2026ucas.com
23–26 JunInstallerSHOW 2026installershow.com
7–9 JulSOLEX (Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition)solexexhibition.com
8–9 JulBattery Cells & Systems Expobatteriesexhibition.com
11–12 JulComic Con Midlands Birminghamcomicconmidlands.co.uk
30 Jul–2 AugThe Festival of QuiltsFestival of Quilts accommodation near NECthefestivalofquilts.co.uk
7–9 AugMCM Birmingham Comic ConMCM Comic Con accommodation near NECmcmcomiccon.com
11–16 AugEnglish OPEN Pickleball TournamentEnglish OPEN Pickleball accommodation near NECpickleballengland.org
29–30 AugGravity Showgravityshow.co.uk
6–9 SeptAutumn FairAutumn Fair accommodation near NECautumnfair.com
8–10 SeptGlee BirminghamGlee Birmingham accommodation near NECgleebirmingham.com
12 SepThe Cat Show Live Birmingham 2026thenec.co.uk
22–24 SepSolar & Storage Live UKsolarstorageliveevent.co.uk
2–4 OctGrand Designs LiveGrand Designs Live accommodation near NECgranddesignslive.com
6–7 OctWorld of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2026learnevents.com
7–11 OctHorse of the Year ShowHorse of the Year Show accommodation near NEChoys.co.uk
11–12 OctThe Pharmacy Showpharmacyshow.co.uk
13–18 OctThe Motorhome and Caravan ShowMotorhome & Caravan Show accommodation near NECmcshow.co.uk
4–5 NovUK Metals Expoukmetalsexpo.com
5–8 NovThe Creative Craft Showcreativecraftshow.co.uk
5–8 NovSimply Christmassimplychristmasshow.co.uk
13–15 NovClassic Motor ShowClassic Motor Show accommodation near NECnecclassicmotorshow.com
21–29 NovMCL (Motorcycle Live)MCL Motorcycle Live accommodation near NECmotorcyclelive.co.uk
5–6 DecMegaCon Livemegaconlive.com
26–29 NovBBC Good Food Show Winterbbcgoodfoodshow.com

Event dates and names are subject to change. Check the official links above for the latest information.

Quick links: view rooms & rates, how to find us, or see directions to the NEC.

Attending Arnold Sports Festival UK? See our dedicated Arnold Sports Festival UK accommodation guide.

Looking ahead to 2027: Invictus Games Birmingham accommodation for 10–17 July. Competitors stay on the NEC campus — our Coleshill B&B is for families, friends and supporters booking their own room, about 7 minutes from the NEC.

bp pulse LIVE (Arena) Events 2026

bp pulse LIVE is the live entertainment arena on the NEC Birmingham campus (formerly known as Resorts World Arena). If you’re planning bp pulse LIVE events 2026, it’s a great base for concerts at the NEC Birmingham and live music near Birmingham NEC — with a quiet night’s sleep just 10 minutes away.

Last updated: 7 March 2026

DateEvent / ArtistOfficial Website
8 Feb 2026Florence + the Machinebppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/florence-the-machine
10 Feb 2026James Arthur – The Pisces World Tourbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/james-arthur
11 Feb 2026Nashville in Concert: The Encore Tourbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/nashville-in-concert-the-encore-tour
12 Feb 2026Deftones (with Denzel Curry & Drug Church)bppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/deftones
14–15 Feb 2026Birmingham International Tattoobppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/birmingham-international-tattoo-2026
23–24 Feb 2026RAYEbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/raye
22 Mar 2026Gorillazbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/gorillaz
27–29 Mar 2026ESL One Birmingham 2026bppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/esl-one-birmingham-2026
11 Apr 2026Shreya Ghoshalbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/shreya-ghoshal
24 Apr 2026Rick Astley + Gabriellebppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/rick-astley
7 May 2026Conan Graybppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/conan-gray
16 Jun 2026Barry Manilow – The Last Last Concertbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/manilow
20 Jun 2026UB40bppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/ub40
26 Jun 2026Lily Allenbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/lily-allen
4 Jul 2026Def Leppard + Extremebppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/def-leppard
5 Jul 2026Sammy Hagar + Joan Jett & The Blackheartsbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/sammy-hagar
19 Sep 2026André Rieubppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/andre-rieu
14 Nov 2026Shinedownbppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/shinedown
20 Nov 2026Hits Radio Live 2026bppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/hits-radio-live-2026
21 Nov 2026Deep Purplebppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/deep-purple
12 Dec 2026Ocean Colour Scene – Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversarybppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/ocean-colour-scene

Line-ups and dates can change. For the latest listings, check the official bp pulse LIVE events calendar.

Staying over for a show? Compare rooms or check the 10-minute route to the arena.

Why Choose Us

The Smart Alternative to Expensive NEC Hotels

Skip the overpriced NEC chain hotels and stay somewhere with character. Springfield House is just 10 minutes from the NEC & bp pulse LIVE, with free parking and a proper breakfast included.

  • 10 Minutes to the NEC

    Just 4 miles via a quiet local route — skip the M42 event-day traffic entirely.

  • Free On-Site Parking

    Secure, CCTV-monitored parking included with every stay — no extra charge.

  • Full English Breakfast

    Start your event day right with a freshly cooked breakfast, served to your schedule.

  • Quiet, Comfortable Rooms

    Award-winning B&B with ensuite rooms in peaceful Coleshill — a world away from noisy hotel corridors.

  • Save 15% When You Book Direct

    Best rate guaranteed on our website — no booking fees, no middlemen.

Map showing 10-minute drive from Springfield House to NEC Birmingham
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Distance to NEC

10 min

NEC visitor accommodation – frequently asked questions

How far is Springfield House from the NEC Birmingham?

About 4 miles (roughly 10 minutes by car). We’re in Coleshill, so you can avoid M42 event traffic by using the local route to the NEC and bp pulse LIVE.

Is there parking at the B&B for NEC events?

Yes. We offer free on-site parking for guests, so you can leave your car at Springfield House and drive to the NEC or bp pulse LIVE in the morning.

What time is breakfast if I have an early NEC start?

We serve a full English breakfast at a time that suits you. Tell us your schedule when you book and we’ll make sure you’re fed before you head to the NEC or arena.

How do I book accommodation for an NEC or bp pulse LIVE event?

Use the Book your stay or Book direct buttons on this page to check availability and reserve. Book direct on our website to save 15% with our direct booking offer.

Where do I park for bp pulse LIVE events?

bp pulse LIVE is on the NEC campus, with multiple official car parks. We recommend checking your event confirmation and the venue’s parking guidance before you travel. Many guests prefer staying with us for free parking, then driving the short 10-minute route to the arena.

What time should I arrive for a concert at bp pulse LIVE?

For sold-out shows, aim to arrive early to allow time for parking, security and finding your seats. Doors and set times vary by event — use the official event page links in our listings for the latest timings.

Are taxis available after bp pulse LIVE shows?

Yes — there are usually taxis available after big arena events, but queues can be busy. If you’d rather avoid the wait, staying just 10 minutes away at Springfield House makes getting back quick and simple.

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