Opening Times

  • Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9am – 5.30pm
  • Thursday 14 May 2026, 9am – 4pm

Location and travel

The 2026 Fair will take place in halls 6 and 20 at the NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT. 

Travel by car: simply pop the post code B40 1NT into your SatNav. Once you reach the NEC follow the signs to the Pig & Poultry Fair car parking. There will be a shuttle bus to take you from the car park to the event. Parking for the Fair is charged per car.

Save £5 on your car parking by booking 24 hours or more in advance. Book your car parking here.

Accessible parking: disabled parking is available. Please follow signs for gate 3.

Travel by train: Birmingham International Railway Station is connected by a five-minute covered walk to the NEC. A brilliantly easy way to travel (saves on car parking too)! 

Travel by air: Birmingham International Airport is located right next to the NEC and connected by a free and fast air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station. You can find the link located on the upper level of Terminal 1. The train runs every two minutes and only takes 90 seconds. When you arrive just head straight through to the NEC.

You can view a map of the NEC here. 

Accommodation

Our travel partners Field Farm Tours can offer a range of competitive hotel rates and tailored packages at a range of hotels in the area. For more information and to make a booking phone 01636 616060 or email [email protected]

Details of the hotels on offer are available here, then you can complete their booking form here.

Alternatively please visit their website for more information

Students 

We welcome students aged 16+ at the Fair. Please register online for your free tickets in advance and print your badge to save time at the entrance. 

Children

The Fair is a business farming event and while there are no specific activities for children, we do recognise that caring responsibilities can be a barrier to attendance. Therefore you are welcome to attend with children if needed. Changing facilities are available on site. Please note that some areas may involve moving equipment, so we ask that children are supervised at all times.

Mobility related access

The Fair is held at the NEC which is a fully accessible events space. Step-free access is available across the main event areas and accessible toilets are available within each event hall. Seating will be available in multiple locations throughout the venue. Assistance and guide dogs are welcome in all areas of the venue.

Contact info for access needs

If you have any access requirements or questions ahead of the event, please contact us at [email protected] or call 02477 499 420 and we will do our best to accommodate requests where possible.

Cloakroom

There is a manned cloakroom service where visitors can leave coats and luggage securely during their visit. The cloakroom is located just outside the Fair entrance, look for the sign to the left of the entrance.  

Dogs

No dogs allowed except guide dogs and assistance dogs.

Where to eat

Catering facilities will be located around the event and will be highlighted in the event guide.  

The British Pig & Poultry Fair is owned and organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Terms and Conditions of Entry

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