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FESTIVAL OF QUILTS AT THE NEC BIRMINGHAM

01 August 2026

2 Days from just £179.00

Clayton Hotel Birmingham 4*

The Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham is widely regarded as the premier quilting event in Europe, drawing thousands of makers, artists, and enthusiasts each year. It blends the warmth of a creative community with the scale of a major exhibition, offering an inspiring mix of gallery displays, competition quilts, hands‑on workshops, and specialist retailers.

Visitors can explore everything from traditional patchwork to cutting‑edge textile art, meet internationally renowned quilters, and discover new techniques or materials. Whether someone attends to shop, learn, exhibit, or simply soak up the atmosphere, the Festival of Quilts has a way of celebrating the craft’s heritage while showcasing its most exciting contemporary expressions.

You have the option of spending two days at the show or spend one day at the show and visit Coventry on Saturday or Birmingham on Sunday.

1- OR 2-DAY TICKET TO THE SHOW AT THE NEC BIRMINGHAM

Optional ticket Prices:
1 Day Ticket to the Show at the NEC £20
2 Day Ticket to the Show at the NEC £40

Single Supplement £44


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Tours in this Itinerary

Departing

1 Aug, 2026

Duration

2

Price

£179

Hotel

Clayton Hotel Birmingham 4*

Title

Festival of Quilts NEC Birmingham

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Itinerary

Day 1: Early departure from North Wales in order to arrive at the NEC approx. 10am. Enjoy a full day at The Festival of Quilts Show to do as you wish.

Alternatively, join the coach for an excursion to the ancient city of Coventry, known for the medieval Coventry Cathedral, which was left in ruins after a WWII bombing. A 20th-century replacement, with abstract stained glass, stands beside it. The collection at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum includes paintings of local heroine Lady Godiva. A statue of her, naked on horseback, is nearby. Enjoy the day in Coventry to do as you wish.

We will depart for our hotel late afternoon where there will be time to enjoy the leisure facilities before your evening meal.

Day 2: After breakfast our coach will leave to take you back to the NEC. Spend another full day at The Festival of Quilts Show event.

Alternatively, enjoy the day in Birmingham to do as you wish. Birmingham is home to a network of canals, many of which are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre is the Bullring Shopping Centre and the largest Primark store in the country.

We will depart for our journey home late afternoon.

Hotel

Clayton Hotel, Birmingham****

The 4-star Clayton Hotel Birmingham is just a 5-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre. It serves modern food in its stylish restaurant.

Bespoke cocktails are made by expert mixologists in the bar and there is also an on-site 24-hour fitness centre. There is also free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the hotel's Grill Restaurant which serves steak and British cuisine. You can also enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine on the terrace or sitting in the onsite bar.

The rooms also offer a flat-screen TV, an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer, laptop safe and tea/coffee making facilities.

Includes

  • 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
  • Optional:
  • 1-day ticket to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham £20
  • 2-day ticket to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham £40