A Place in the Sun Live - FAQs

HOW DO I PURCHASE A TICKET?

Tickets to A Place in the Sun Live at NEC Birmingham are on sale and can be booked here. Advance tickets can be printed by you at home or made available for collection on the day. Tickets can also be purchased on the door on the day you wish to attend.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO VISIT THE EXHIBITION?

There is an exclusive early booking rate of 2 tickets for £10. Advance booking must be made at least 24 hours prior to your visit.
 

Advance prices exclude £1.00 booking fee. Tickets are date specific, but if required can be used on any of the show open days.

WHERE AND WHEN IS THE NEXT EXHIBITION BEING HELD?

The next exhibition is at NEC Birmingham between 1st - 3rd October 2010.  Tickets can be bought here.

Doors are open between 10.00 and 17.00 daily.

IS THERE ANY CAR PARKING AVAILABLE?

There  are 18,000 car parking spaces at the NEC and these can be booked in advance. Further details will be available here shortly.  

ARE THERE ANY HOTELS NEAR THE VENUE?

There is a good variety of accommodation to suit all budgets in and around the venue. Please contact our recommended hotel booking agent, Event Express at www.eventexpressuk.com or call +44(0)1438 791 100.

ARE THERE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ONSITE?

There are catering points within the exhibition, alongside the venue's own restaurants and cafes.

IS MY ADMISSION TICKET VALID FOR ANY SHOW DATE?

When purchasing your ticket you need to specify on which show date you plan to attend, however, your ticket can still be used on any day of the exhibition.

I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A SEMINAR. HOW DO I BOOK THIS?

Due to popular demand, seminar places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You are advised to turn up early to secure your place. Once you are in the exhibition, there is no extra charge to attend a seminar.

IF I BOOK ONLINE/BY TELEPHONE HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY TICKET?

You can print your ticket at home. Alternatively, you can request to have your ticket(s) posted to you or be made available for you to collect at the onsite box office on the day you are attending. Tickets cannot be posted if booked less than one week prior to the date you wish to attend.

IF I CANNOT ATTEND FOR SOME REASON, CAN I GET A REFUND?

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. They cannot be exchanged, except under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the organiser.

DOES THE VENUE HAVE DISABLED ACCESS?

Yes it does, for specific information on the venue's disable access, please click here to visit the venue's website

HOW CAN I APPEAR ON THE TELEVISION PROGRAMME A PLACE IN THE SUN?

You can audition to appear on the TV programme (and in the magazine of the same name) by visiting A Place in the Sun Live. The television production team will be running screen tests on their stand within the exhibition and they, along with the magazine staff will be on hand to meet with you and discuss your requirements.

ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT THE EXHIBITION?

Children are permitted to attend. Children under the age of 16 enter the exhibition free-of-charge.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EXHIBITING IN THE FUTURE?

If you are interested in exhibiting at future events, contact Jon Keen for an information pack on +44 (0) 20 3207 2926 or email jonk@apitsltd.com. Alternatively visit the onsite Sales Office at A Place in the Sun Live and speak to a member of the exhibition sales team.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FUTURE?

If you are interested in finding out about sponsorship opportunities at A Place in the Sun Live, contact Jon Keen for an information pack on +44 (0) 20 3207 2926 or email jonk@apitsltd.com. Alternatively visit the onsite Sales Office at A Place in the Sun Live and speak to a member of the exhibition sales team. 

HOW DO I OBTAIN AN OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE?

The official show guide worth £5 is available free-of-charge to all show visitors. Pick up your complimentary copy as you enter the show.