Venue

MACH 2024


Halls 17, 18, 19, 20 & 6
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT

Additional details on facilities available at the NEC are available on its website

Specific information about the food and drink options available can be found Here.

Show Opening Hours

MACH 2024 will be open to visitors at the following times:

DateOpening TimeClosing Time
15|04|2409001700
16|04|2409001700
17|04|2409001700
18|04|2409001700
19|04|2409001600

The Engineering Supply Chain Show will be at open at the same times during the Tuesday – Thursday of MACH.

How to get there

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By Car

The NEC, Birmingham is signposted from all major routes including the M40, M42 and M6. For satnav details, please enter the postcode B40 1NT.Once onsite, please follow the electronic signs which will direct you to the MACH car parks. During the show, free-to-use shuttle buses operate regular services between the main car parks and NEC’s main entrance. MACH signposting will be located inside the venue. You can find additional information about car parking at the NEC on the venue’s website, where you will also find details about pre-paying for your ticket and EV charging points.

 
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By Train

The NEC is connected via covered walkways to Birmingham International Rail Station. Connecting trains can be caught from Birmingham New Street Station, which is only 15 minutes away.

 
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By Plane

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has direct flights from Europe and other global destinations. Upon arrival, simply take the free and fast air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station, located at 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. Signposting to the MACH exhibition will be displayed throughout the exhibition facility. You can find additional information about arrivals and departures via the Airport website International visitors requiring hotels can also visit our accommodation page for help finding a hotel.

 

Taxis

For those arriving by taxi, the NEC recommends TOA Taxis, you can book online or by calling +44 121 427 888. TOA accept all major credit cards (subject to a 10% +VAT charge check this) and there are taxi ranks outside the main NEC entrances.

Accessibility

The NEC has facilities and services available for visitors with accessibility needs. Please visit our Access Page for helpful links and contact information.

International Visitors

Please refer to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for full information on how to obtain a visa to visit the UK.

To obtain an invitation letter for MACH 2024 visitors should go to ‘Visitor Registration’ linked at the top of this page. Once the registration form has been completed international visitors will see the link to the Visa Support Letter Form which can be used to generate the letter.