Visitor Information
Opening Times
🟢 The event is running on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November 2026.
🟢 The opening times are 10am to 4pm on both days.
🟢 The venue is the National Conference Centre, Solihull, B92 0EJ.
The venue is at junction 6 of the M42 and next to the National Motorcycle Museum. This is a couple of miles from the NEC and Birmingham International airport and train station.
Entrance Prices
THIS EVENT WILL BE TICKETS ONLY. So there'll be no "pay on the door".
Ticket prices for 2026 are likely to be:
🟢 £9 for a day ticket
🟢 £12 for a Weekend ticket
🟢 £4 for a "Quiet Time" ticket, for entry after 2pm, and usable on both days
🟢 Under 16s enter for free (and don't need a ticket)
🟢 A carer helping a visitor enters for free (and doesn't need a ticket)
🟢 £6 for a discounted group ticket (8 or more people)
Tickets will be available to buy using our TICKETS PAGE from June 2026.
Looking, Buying and Being Inspired
We have loads of brilliant things for you to see, buy and do, including over 75 wonderful exhibitors covering knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting and dyeing. You can see information on all of the exhibitors on our EXHIBITORS LIST page.
Workshops
We have a great range of workshops that include knitting, crochet, wet felting, needle felting and spinning. For information on each workshop, please take a look at our WORKSHOPS page, which includes all booking details.
Travel, Parking and Accessibility
The address of the venue National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ. For travel advice and a map, please go to our TRAVEL page. There's free parking for hundreds of cars just next to the entrance to our show. For people with disabilities, there'll be a Disabled parking zone and there's full access within the venue.
Venue
The National Conference Centre is a superb setting for our show! It's in a rural setting on the eastern side of Birmingham, right next to the M42, and next to the National Motorcycle Museum. The three halls we're using are all on the ground floor, fully carpeted and very plush! There's a large car park and plenty of light and airy space inside. We'll also have plenty of seating for you (if you need a rest!).
Food and Drink
The venue will be running a pop-up café for our show, offering a range of snacks and drinks in a very nice dining area with plenty of tables and chairs. There's also a café at the Motorcycle Museum which is 3 minutes walk away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy a ticket? YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN ADVANCE USING OUR TICKETS PAGE. There'll be no "pay on the door" option.
Do children go free? Yes, children under 16 go free and do not need a ticket.
Do carers go free? Yes, if you have a carer who you need to help you at the show then your carer can enter for free and does not need a ticket.
Is there a cafe? The venue will be running a pop-up café with a good range of food and drinks. There's also a café at the Motorcycle Museum which is 3 minutes walk away.
Is the parking free? The parking is free and marshals will be there to show you where to go.
Is there disabled access? Yes, all the exhibitors and workshops are completely accessible by wheelchair. There's a disabled toilet (which doesn't require a key) and a disabled parking zone.
Do I need to bring cash? Almost all the stalls take credit/debit cards and so does the cafe. But you'll need cash for one or two of the stalls.
I'm having trouble paying online for a ticket, what do I do? Please ring Nick on 07741 452295 and he'll sort you out.
Are dogs allowed? The venue policy is not to allow dogs inside the buildings unless they are Guide Dogs or other medically-approved support dogs.
Is all the yarn expensive? Not all the yarn is expensive. There'll be a huge range of yarn from inexpensive to luxury.
Is it a long walk from the car park? There's a very large car park, which is right next to the entrance to our show. The parking is free and marshals will be there to show you where to go when you arrive.
Are there plenty of seats? Yes, there'll be plenty of seating for you to sit and have a rest!
Can I leave and return? Yes, you can leave the show and return later on the same day as many times as you want. When you first enter the show, you'll be given a free Show Booklet. Simply show this booklet on re-entry if you leave the show.
Can my husband pop in for free to get a coffee? Husbands and other people who are waiting for you, can come in for free to use the toilet and to buy drinks and food.
Can I stay overnight in a campervan? You can stay overnight in the car park but there are no facilities and no electricity.
Can I bring a spinning wheel and spin? Yes, we'll have an area where you can sit and spin.
