The British Open At Birmingham's NEC
Located in the heart of the country, the LG Arena, Birmingham is considered to be one of the nation's best-equipped venues. With superb facilities the NEC has played host to sell-out concerts and major sporting events, including Horse of the Year Show.
Travel Information
Boasting excellent rail and road links, the NEC, Birmingham is accessible to all:
By Rail
The NEC and the LG Arena are served by Birmingham International station, connected by a covered bridge link. London is only 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities.
For information on train times and fares to the NEC and The LG Arena, ask at your local station or ring your nearest rail travel enquiries centre.
NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRIES: 08457 484 950, please visit the national rail enquries websitefor more details.
By Road
Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M11, M40 and M42. There are over 22,000 car parking spaces available to those visiting by road.
For a map of the NEC and directions from your address, please visit our map & route planner page.
By Air
More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from the NEC and the LG Arena. Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The NEC is also easily accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.
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