Autumn Fair returns to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025 with a host of added-value perks designed to elevate the visitor experience and add value for retail buyers.
Thousands of retailers including BrandAlley, Next, Tesco, Robert Dyas, QVC, Wilkies, Argos, Ryman, Blue Diamond, Caulders, Cotswold Trading, Frasers, Joules, Haskins, The National Gallery, Paper Tiger, Squires, Sterling Furniture, The Newt in Somerset, Longleat, Boyds Stores, Disney, Hamleys, and many more have already pre-registered to make the most of their visit.
Renowned for its accessibility and buyer benefits, Autumn Fair is offering exclusive travel, accommodation, and onsite hospitality benefits that make attending the show easier, more affordable, and more rewarding than ever.
Autumn Fair is the best-connected tradeshow venue in the UK. The NEC boasts unparalleled accessibility via multiple transportation links, including major roadways, railways, and airports.
This September, Autumn Fair continues to take the hassle out of travel. Autumn Fair pays for all buyers to receive free car parking for the entire duration of the show, with shuttle services available from all car parks to the main exhibition halls every day - this saves buyers £18.95 a day.
For those travelling by train, Autumn Fair has partnered with Avanti West Coast to offer an exclusive 20% discount on Advance fares to and from Birmingham International and New Street stations. This offer is valid from 5–11 September 2025, and tickets go on sale from 19 June. Travellers must book by 22 August and provide proof of event registration to qualify.*
Discounted Accommodation & VIP Extras
In partnership with Event Express, buyers can access discounted hotel rates in Birmingham with flexible cancellation terms and no booking fees.
Additional accommodation perks include:
- 10% off at the Hilton Metropole
- Complimentary parking and VIP dining cards at the Genting Hotel
- 10% discount on 3+ night bookings at the Arden Hotel
Buyers can also collect a Resorts World VIP Card onsite for 10–20% off at restaurants and bars including Las Iguanas, Sports Bar, TGI Fridays, Manahatta, Lost & Found, and Box on Brindley Place.
Onsite Hospitality – The Buyers Retreat
An invitation-only oasis where buyers can network, take meetings, and recharge. The Buyers Retreat will also host guided tours, as well as bespoke workshops and sessions on supply chain solutions, marketing, and creating standout store experiences. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, free cloakroom, sampling, and networking drinks.
Partner Offers: Meet Elite Suppliers
Autumn Fair has introduced trend trails to make it easier than ever for buyers to identify the product collections they’re interested in onsite. Explore trails to discover Exhibitors on Faire, New Exhibitors, Products designed and/or made in Britain, Sustainable Products & Licensed Products. All this and more can be explored in the coveted Little Black Book - register by 27th July for your chance to receive a copy.
Visit Autumn Fair 2025 to discover, connect, and buy smarter – with more perks than ever before. Register now at www.autumnfair.com
For more information on travel offers, please visit https://www.autumnfair.com/plan-your-visit. *T&C’s apply
7th - 10th September 2025, NEC Birmingham
