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Q. Who can attend Interiors Birmingham?
A. Anyone in the trade. Interiors Birmingham is a purely trade event and NOT open to the public. You will need to bring identification of trade status such as a business card.

Q. How much does it cost to attend?
A. By pre-registering for the show you will receive FREE entry. It will also give you fast track entry to the halls. If you do not pre-register in advance there will be an onsite £15 charge.

Q. How can people pre-register for the show?
A. Click here  to pre-register to attend Interiors Birmingham 2008. You are only required to register once to access all 12 halls. 

Q. When will I receive my badge?
A. If you live in the UK, you will receive your badge approximately 2 weeks before the show together with the show preview magazine to help your plan your time at the event.
If you are an international visitor, please bring your Unique Reference Number (URN) with you to the show where you can print off a badge using a touch screen.

Q. Where does my badge allow me access to?
A. Your Interiors Birmingham badge allows you free entry to all halls which includes Furniture, Collection – the modern furniture hall, Design Interiors, Lighting Collection, Furnishing Accessories, Lighting, Soft and Outdoor Collection.

Q. What if I have forgotten my badge when I arrive at the show?
A. Just go to the registration desks in the Arena, Piazza and Atrium entrances and give the staff your name, they will locate your details on the computer and issue you with a new badge.
Alternatively, if you have your Unique Reference Number, you can print off a new badge from one of the touch screens onsite.

Q. Can I register on-site?
A. Yes, but you will have to pay a £15 entry fee and complete a registration form at the entrance.

Q. If I register on-site and pay the £15 entrance fee, will I have to pay again if I wish to return to the show another day?
A. No, once you have received your badge you can return to any of the shows as many times as you wish!

Q. What time do the doors open?
A. The halls open for visitors at 9am everyday. Please refer to the Travel & Stay page for full details of show opening hours and how to get to the NEC, Birmingham.

Q. How do I find my way around the show once I have arrived?
A. ‘You Are Here’ boards are located at each of the registration entrances and all halls have large banners illustrating the hall layout. If you pre-register, you will receive a show preview magazine with your badge, which you can use to plan your visit before the show. The compact size means it’s easy to use on-site to guide you around the halls.

The show catalogue will be in a CD format for 2008 and is available to buy onsite. With this purchase, you will receive a free onsite mini guide which will have all the information you will need as well as a map.
In addition, the friendly Ask Me team will be roaming the show and will be on hand to help you with anything you may need.
 
Q. Is there a cloakroom for bags and coats?
A. Cloakrooms are situated adjacent to the hall entrances and are open daily until twenty minutes after the close of the exhibition. The charge per item is £1.

Q. Can I bring children?
A. There is strictly no admittance to children.

Q. Where can I eat?
A. The NEC hosts an array of eateries located within the Atrium and Piazza.

Q. Is there a cash point?
A. Full banking facilities are available at the Natwest Bank located in the Piazza outside Hall 4.  Cash points are located adjacent to Hall 1 and in the Atrium, opposite Hall 8 and next to Hall 9.

Q. I am a student. Can I attend the event?
A. Students are permitted entry to Interiors Birmingham via prior arrangement only. Please ask your tutor or lecturer to email Jessica Ansell on jansell@cmpi.biz for further information and guidelines.

Q: How can I apply for an invitation letter to attend the show?
A: Please click here and complete the form. Your letter will be sent out approximately two weeks after completion of the form.

Q. Where can I find information about accommodation and where to go in the evening?
A. Check out the Travel & Stay page on the website for details of accommodation, where to eat and where to shop in Birmingham. The Interiors Concierge Service can help you book accommodation at discounted rates.

Q. Are there disabled facilities at the NEC?
All levels of the NEC are accessible to wheelchair users, via ramps or lifts. The Piazza and Atrium main entrances have automatic doors. The NEC has wheelchairs available for hire, please telephone +44 (0) 121 780 4141 to book in advance. For more detailed information, please visit www.necgroup.co.uk/organiser/thenec/Home.asp?section=disability.

Q. My question has not been answered. Who shall I contact for more information?
A. The event team for Interiors Birmingham is here to help. We will be happy to assist you with any queries - simply click on the relevant email address below:
 

Alternatively, you can reach the whole team at interiors@cmpi.biz or by phone on: +44 (0) 20 7921 8408.