Accessibility at FIT Show

We want to make FIT Show as enjoyable as possible for everyone. This is a quick guide to some of our facilities – if you would like to know more, please contact us.

Arriving & Access by Train and Car

By Train: From Birmingham International Railway Station, access to the NEC is via the covered ‘Bridgelink’.

By Car: The NEC have recently upgraded facilities for parking and getting to the venue. You can view all disabled and accessible parking facilities here.

Wheelchair Access

All levels of the NEC are accessible to wheelchair users, via lifts, and have wheelchair friendly toilet facilities.

The Piazza and Atrium main entrances have automatic doors.

Drop Off/Pick Up Arrangements

If you are arriving by taxi and have your Blue Badge with you, you will be able to be dropped off at the main entrances. If you also require a pick up, please advise the taxi firm that you have a blue badge and the taxi will be permitted to pick you up from the main entrances. If you are using a T.O.A black cab you will be picked up at the ranks by the main entrances.

Mobility Equipment Hire

The NEC have a fleet of mobility equipment available to hire on a first come, first serve basis. These can be booked online in advance, the NEC recommend booking 3 months before the event to avoid disappointment.

Wheelchairs are available to hire for £5 for all visitors. The number of wheelchairs they have available is limited, so if you’ve got your own, please bring it with you.

Scooters are available for £20 per hire for all visitors.

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Please note: Mobility equipment hire is only available during show open times they will only accept payment by card for any equipment hired.

Assistance Dogs

FIT Show welcomes assistance dogs.

Trained assistance and guide dogs are welcome but please be mindful that certain environments, where noise levels or attendance numbers are high, can be stressful or confusing for assistance dogs.

For the safety and wellbeing of your dog please make them visible to staff and other visitors at all times.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loop audio systems are fitted in various locations.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are available across the venue. Changing Places facilities are also available by Hall 20, on the Atrium side of site and by Hall 2, on the Piazza side of site (both of these are accessible with a radar key).

The Changing Places facilities provide more space for up to 2 carers - and extra features to meet additional needs, including height adjustable adult-sized changing benches and a hoist system.

For more details visit Changing Places

You can download Piazza/Atrium Map here

Contact us

Should you wish to plan some assistance ahead of your visit, please contact us via email at: info@fitshow.co.uk indicating the level of assistance you require, and we will do our utmost to offer our support during your visit.