When can I set up my stand?

When can I set up my stand?

In your booking you can choose an unloading slot - this enables you to book 30 minutes in which you can park close to the Event Centre to unload. 

You must then move your car to allow the next person to do the same whilst you prepare your stand.

We are allowing Exhibitors, Sponsors and Partners on site from 12noon until 5pm on the day before the exhibition.

Alternatively if travelling some distance to exhibit, you can set up on Wednesday morning, prior to the show from 7.30am-9am by prior agreement only, but limited staff will be available to help at this time and we cannot guarantee the availability of tables, tablecloths etc.

Tables will be available on a first come, first served basis for exhibitors, but bear in mind that you may have less choice if setting up on the morning of the show.

You must book your unloading slot, if you intend to set up on Tuesday by logging into your booking on the website.


Please note: there will be a health and safety inspection of the site, this person will have access to your Risk Assessments and will be checking stands and ensuring set up is complete by 9am.

This is for health and safety reasons, and to preserve the flow of traffic on site.

You may be denied access to the site if you do not have a booked timeframe, or are trying to set up after 9am on the day of the event.


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