Plan your visit

Our Attendee Hub has everything you need to hit the ground running – from getting to the NEC and booking accommodation to insider tips on making the most of your time on the show floor. Consider it your pre-show checklist for a brilliant few days in garden retail.

Your guide to Glee

Garden food  Exhibitor list

Browse and filter from over 400 brands across all 10 sectors – from plants, landscaping, outdoor entertaining, garden care, pet and more.
 

Exhibitor list

Garden show  What’s on

New Product Awards, Future Plants, Food @ Glee, Floral Thursday and more – here's what's blooming across all three days.
 

What’s on

garden luxe  Agenda

Uncover seasonal trend talks, hands-on workshops and sessions to help you source smarter and plan for the year ahead.

Full programme coming soon

garden luxe  Speakers

Hear from the biggest names in garden retail – industry leaders, trend forecasters and the people shaping where the sector's heading next.

Full speaker line-up coming soon

Getting here

Glee parking  Opening hours

Tuesday, 8 September
9:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, 9 September
9:00 - 18:00
Thursday, 10 September
9:00 - 16:00

Glee parking  Book accommodation

We've teamed up with HotelMaps to provide discounted hotel accommodation for Glee attendees.

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Driving  Driving

The NEC Birmingham is situated 8 miles East of Birmingham city centre, at the hub of the UK motorway network.

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Glee parking  Parking

Parking is completely free for registered attendees. Simply show your visitor badge at the car park barriers upon entry and exit.

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Birmingham NEC parking  Train

We’ve partnered with Avanti West Coast to offer 20% off train travel. Just register for Glee and you’ll receive your exclusive discount code.

Discount coming soon

Flying    Flying

With over 150 destinations and a free transfer to the NEC, Birmingham Airport puts you on the show floor minutes after landing.

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Coach and bus  Coach and bus

National Express and Megabus run frequent services to Birmingham from across the UK, with easy connections to the NEC.

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At the show

Garden trading show  Accessibility

We're committed to making our events as inclusive as possible. Get information on wheelchair access, mobility hire, assistance dogs and more.

Accessibility

Glee location  Floorplan

Navigate the halls and sectors with the colour-coded floorplan to discover the brands and events that matter most to you.

Floorplan coming soon

Glee packing list  Packing list

Whether you're a Glee regular or it's your first time, here's our handy checklist of show floor essentials to make sure you turn up prepared.

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Wifi  Wi-fi

All visitors to the NEC can connect to WiFi across the entire venue completely free of charge.

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Support and resources

Support  Support

Got a question about your visit? Whether it's travel, accessibility or anything else – we're here to help.

Contact us

Marketing material  Marketing material

Let your network know you’re heading to Glee! We’ve created shareable graphics, simply pick your platform and post.

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FAQ

Are seminars free to attend?

Yes, all of our seminars are free to attend, and you can attend as many as you'd like. To view our seminar agenda, click here.

Can I bring children?

We welcome children of any age as long as they are accompanied by somebody over the age of 18. Please note that all visitors will need to register via the normal registration process, however children under the age of 18 can only register on-site.

Are there accessible facilities at the venue?

Yes, the NEC has accessible facilities, to find out more click here to access the NEC website. 

Is there disabled access?

Disabled parking is available by the Atrium, by Hall 16. Those drivers with an official blue badge should report to Gate 3 (for the Atrium) where they will be given the code number needed to raise the barrier.

Disabled parking is not permitted at the rear of the halls.

The NEC offers a fleet of mobility equipment available to hire on a first-come, first-serve basis. We, therefore, recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. You can email your enquiry to info@necgroup.co.uk, and a member of the team will contact you within three working days. All pre-bookings will be held until 11:00 on the day they've been booked for unless otherwise advised. For any visitors who have not pre-booked equipment and arrive on the day, any remaining stock will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wheelchairs are available free of charge for blue badge holders and £5 for all other visitors. The number of wheelchairs the NEC has available is limited, so if you’ve got your own, please bring it with you.

Scooters are available for £15 per hire for all visitors.

Equipment collection will be at the top of the stairs/ramp near Hall 5 for the Piazza, and inside Atrium 2 main entrance for the Atrium.

Please note: Mobility equipment hire is only available during show open times and the NEC only accepts payment by card for any equipment hired.

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