Visitor Information
The event takes place from 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday 16th November 2025, at the National Conference Centre (B92 0EJ). The venue is next to the motorcycle museum at junction 6 of the M42 which is a couple of miles from the NEC and Birmingham International train station.
THIS EVENT WILL BE TICKETS ONLY. So there'll be no "pay on the door". The ticket price is £8.50 for the full day (10am to 4.30pm).
► Under 16s are free (no ticket required)
► Carers of ticket buyers are free (no ticket required)
► Parking is free
► £6 for a discounted group ticket (8 or more people)
Tickets will be available to buy using our TICKETS PAGE from 1st August 2025.
Looking, Buying and Learning
We'll have loads of brilliant things for you to see, buy and do, including more than 80 wonderful exhibitors covering knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting and dyeing. You can see information on each of the exhibitors on our EXHIBITORS LIST page.
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 motorway. The rooms we're using are 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
A café will be available for you to use, offering a range of hot and cold food, snacks and drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy a ticket? Yes, you'll need to buy a ticket in advance. 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 disabled access? Yes, all the exhibitors 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 officially-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 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.
Is there food? There'll be a café with a good range of food and drinks.
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.
