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About the NEC Birmingham Toy Fair
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600 stalls of toys, trains and models at Britain's Biggest Toy Fair
 There is an amazing variety of collectables to be found amongst the stalls at the NEC Toy Fair.
Visitors to the show can expect to find tables full of diecast models by Corgi, Dinky, Spot On, Tekno, Lledo, EFE, Sunstar, Norev and Miniichamps. Model railways in 0, 00 and N gauges by Hornby, Bachmann, ACE, Bassett-Lowke, Lima, Trix, Tri-ang, Mainline, Jouef and Fleischmann. Elsewhere at the show there are tables full of dolls, teddy bears, James Bond, Star Wars, Dr. Who and many other sci-fi, TV and film related collectables, Scalextric, tinplate toys, kits, Lego, Dragon Dolls, display cases, Disneyana, games and much, much more. 
All the UK's leading specialist dealers
The fair sees exhibitors travelling from all over the UK as well as France, Holland and Belgium. A small selection of the dealers who attend includes Abbey Models, A & C Models, Aces High, Anglo Dutch Model Trucks, Asam Models, ATM Collectables, Autosport Models, Collectors Toyshop of Cork, Dalesman Diecasts, D & H Scale Models, DHMI, Digby's, DMB Models, DTA Cabinets, GT Models, Halo Models, JM Toys, Jumajo, Leeds Model Centre, Lost & Forgotten Toy Co., Loughborough Model Centre, Man Sells Models, Mark's Memorabilia, Matchbox Forum, Mercator Trading, Mersey Collectables, Midland Model Raceways, Miniature Motors, Modellers Loft, Model Rail UK, Much Ado About Toys, Peter's Antique Toys, Penketh Model Rail Centre, P & S Model Trucks, Retro Collectables, Rhondda Diecast, Rosie's Attic, R & R Toy Traders, Scale Models, Showcases Online, Stretton Models, Swansea Model Centre, Tarrant's Toy Soldiers, TC Models, Tiger Hobbies, TNM Collectables, Toydreams, Toymart.com, Toy Emporium, Tranzcam, and TV & Film Memorabilia.
Teddy Bear and Doll section at each NEC Toy Collectors Fair
Collectors of dolls and teddy bears can enjoy an special section of the fair devoted especially to their hobby. Specialist exhibitors, collectors and bear artists from all over the UK are at each fair with a huge range of collectable dolls and teddy bears as well as their associated parts, kits, clothing and accessories. Apple Pie House, Barbara-Ann Bears, Bear Basics, Be Joyful Bears, Brendan's Bears, Candi Bears, Haven Bears, Hazel's Dolls, Jakibear, Jenni Bears, Kingswear Bears, Marigold Bears, Pipedream Bears, Mary Shortle of York, Teddy Bears Home, Townhouse Bears and The Toy Emporium are just some of the doll and teddy specialists who regularly take stalls at the NEC Toy Collectors Fair.
FREE expert valuations of your toys and models
Specialist Toy and Train Auctioneers Vectis Auctions are at each NEC Toy Fair and are keen to hear about your old collectables. If you have any items you would like to know more about, or are thinking of selling, then bring them (or photos of them) along to the fair. Expert toy valuers from Vectis Auctions can value and assess them for you for free.
The NEC is the perfect venue for Britain's largest toy fair as it has huge car parks, excellent motorway connections and copes with large numbers of visitors to it's various events year after year. The fair takes place in Hall 18, a huge, well-lit exhibition space located within the modern atrium area of the NEC.
Each event features FREE parking for all Toy Fair visitors in the NEC car parks.
Parking and Unloading for exhibitors is very straightforward as Hall 18 has it's own dedicated exhibitor parking and unloading area.
Refreshments serving snacks, hot meals and drinks as well as a licensed bar are open throughout the day in the Food Court area which is located within the same hall as the fair.
There are ATM cash machines located opposite the public entrance.
Nearby Hotels for visitors to the NEC -
The Hilton Birmingham Metropole is only a one minute walk from the NEC. This 4 star rated hotel has excellent facilities including an on-site fitness centre and three restaurants. The Telephone number for the Hilton Birmingham Metropole is
0121 780 4242
From outside the UK dial 0044 121 780 4242
The hotel website can be found at hilton.co.uk/birminghammet
The Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport is just 1.5 miles from the NEC and has a free shuttle bus service. Rooms start at just £49.
The Telephone number for the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport is 0870 400 9007
From outside the UK dial 0044 870 400 9007
The hotel website can be found from www.holidayinn.com
The Novotel Birmingham Airport Hotel is just a five minute walk from the NEC. Quote "Potters Fair Rates" when booking for a special rate of £69 bed and breakfast for single, double or twin occupancy.
The telephone number for The Novotel Birmingham Airport is 0121 782 41 11
From outside the UK dial 0044 121 782 41 11.
The hotel website can be found at www.novotel.com
The Arden Hotel is a 216 room 3 star hotel with it's own leisure complex. The hotel is only 1/3 mile from the NEC.
The Telephone number for the Arden Hotel is 01675 443 221
From outside the UK dial 0044 1675 443 221
The hotels website can be found at www.ardenhotel.co.uk
The Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC is a 4 star rated property on the NEC site and is just 5 minutes walk around the Pendigo Lake to the main halls. It offer a free shuttle bus service to and from Birmingham International train station and airport and has ample complimentary on-site car parking. Rooms start at just £69 bed and breakfast including VAT.
The Telephone number for the Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC is 0871 9429160
From outside the UK dial 0044 871 9429160
The hotel website can be found from www.ihg.com
600 Stalls of Collectable Toys, Trains and Models
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Dates
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Sunday 26th September 2010
| Monday 27th December 2010
| Sunday 13th February 2011
| Sunday 5th June 2011
| Sunday 25th September 2011
| Tuesday 27th December 2011
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Admission Prices
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Adults £5.50
Senior Citizens £5
Children £2 (under 5's free)
Early Entry (7.30am - 10am) £10
Parking is FREE for all visitors to the NEC Toy Collectors Fair |
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Opening Times
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The Fair is open from 10.30am - 3.30pm
Traders set up from 7am |
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Stall Prices
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£45 per 6ft. stall
Table(s) and two chairs are supplied.
A confirmation letter containing full details about the event will be sent to all exhibitors ten days before each fair. |
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Directions
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Located at J6 of the M42 motorway. There is excellent motorway access from M1, M5, M6 and M40. At the NEC follow the signs for Toy Fair which will take you to the north side car parks.
Parking is completely FREE for all visitors (normally £8 per car for events at the NEC).
Visitors can arrive at the NEC by train: Regular trains run from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International Railway Station which is located inside the NEC
Birmingham International Airport is situated next to the NEC complex.
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