Information
Opening Times
Tuesday 24th September – timings tbc
Wednesday 25th September – timings tbc
The Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner will take place on Tuesday 24th September
The downloadable show planner and guide will be available in 2024 to help plan your visit
Please note, Telford International Centre is a CARD-ONLY venue and will not accept cash payments
FAQs
Who can visit?
The Bed Show is strictly for trade visitors only, which means it is not open to the general public. You need to be able to prove you are a relevant industry professional (e.g., retailer, retail buyer, specifier, manufacturer, agent etc) with a proof of trading such as a business card, letterhead, invoice, company registration etc.
Our exhibitors will not sell to members of the public. No products are available to buy or remove from the show. If you are found buying for personal use, you will be asked to leave the exhibition.
Can I bring my child?
The Bed Show is a trade show and is not designed for children, however, any visitors who need to bring children with them into the halls are requested to do so on the second day of the show, Wednesday 27 September. Under 15’s are permitted in the halls, but pushchairs, buggies and prams must be left at the Cloakroom. If you choose to bring your child with you, you must be always responsible for them. Please be aware that there are no crèche facilities at the show or at the venue. Any visitor aged 16+ needs to register for a badge.
How do I get my ticket?
Registration to attend the show will go live in spring 2024. Keep an eye out for a link to the online registration portal where you can download and print your ticket.
How do I register my colleague?
If you are a visitor, you can register yourself and your colleagues via the online portal, which goes live in May. Please note a separate email address will be required for each person. If you are an exhibitor, badges can be ordered via the exhibitors’ portal.
How much does it cost?
Entry to the show is free, including complimentary refreshment vouchers for all visitors. Further details will be available in spring/summer 2024 about purchasing tickets to attend the Gala Dinner.
Is there free parking?
Yes, Telford International Centre has over 1500 car parking spaces onsite, all within easy walking distance of the venue. Find further details on travelling to the show.
Can I charge my electric vehicle at Telford International Centre?
Yes, four fast-charging EV points are located in the car park of The International Hotel (Postcode: TF3 4EH; What Three Words: chill, firmer, sundial). Alternative charging points are located at Asda Telford.
Is there free WiFi?
Yes – details revealed closer to the show.
Can I buy food at the show?
Visitors can purchase food at the cafes located within The Bed Show halls using their complimentary refreshments voucher and via card payment. There is an additional Costa Coffee café within Telford International Centre. Please note, that Telford International Centre is a CARD-ONLY venue and will not accept cash payments.
Are there cloakroom facilities?
Yes, a cloakroom is available next to the Organisers’ Office at the entrance (no large bags or cases please!)
Can I get a visa for travel to the show?
We regret that we are not able to send out letters of invitation for visitors from overseas in order to help secure visas. If your business is relevant to the show, you will have to provide evidence to the British Embassy in your country by submitting proof of your employment and the nature of your employer’s business. Please DO NOT contact the National Bed Federation about a visa, as all requests for letters of invitation will be denied.
Are there disabled facilities?
Yes, there are disabled parking bays on-site near to the main entrance, and accessible toilets inside Telford International Centre.
Is there a prayer room?
If you require a prayer room, please get in touch with the organisers beforehand and they will happily assist: info@bedfed.org.uk
Getting Here
Whether you are coming by road, rail or air, the Telford International Centre is really easy to find and we will do our best to help.
For air travel, the International Centre is less than an hour by road from Birmingham International airport. There are also rail connections from Birmingham International Station via Birmingham New Street.
Accommodation
We are pleased to be able to offer our accommodation booking service, brought to you by Votel. It’s a little bit like a personalised Booking.com just for the Bed Show in Telford!
We recommend you use the Search/Filter facility first, located in the top-left. It is pre-set for the night of Monday 23rd September and for single occupancy of one room within a three-mile radius. You can alter the dates, change the number of rooms you are looking for (up to 10) and occupancy number for rooms, as well as how far from the venue you’d like to look.
If the link doesn’t take you to the customised Telford page, please try a different web browser.
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