FAQs

The Show is a trade event dedicated to anyone who works in the emergency services - from the police, fire, ambulance, first responders, voluntary workers, search and rescue services. 

Entry is free of charge. Click here to register your interest for The Emergency Services Show 2023.

This is an industry-only event and NOT open to the general public. Visitors under the age of 16 will not be admitted. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry. 

The Emergency Services Show is cutting down on paper that is sent out. Once you register for free entry you will be sent an email confirming your registration with your barcode and visitor registration number. You can bring that with you to the Show to have your badge printed on arrival.

Don't worry - just go to the registration desk situated at the main entrance, staff will then locate your details on the database and issue you with your visitor badge.

Yes, if you have not pre-registered you can register on-screen on arrival. It is far easier to pre-register in advance - you will be emailed your and barcode pre-show and will save queueing to complete your full registration on arrival.

Tuesday 19 September 2023     09:00 - 17:30 

Wednesday 20 September 2023         09:00 - 16:30 

Yes, there is parking at the NEC. Please follow signs within the NEC campus for The Emergency Services Show or ESS. Car parking will be FREE OF CHARGE, thanks to Emergency Services Times. Ensure you keep your visitor badge to exit the car park without charge.

Sorry, but this is a trade event and children under the age of 16 years are not permitted. There are NO creche facilities at the venue so please DO NOT bring children or babies.

The venue is suitable for wheelchair access. There is disabled car parking opposite the hall entrance near Hall 5 and you must display a blue badge to park in this area. For more information about disabled access please view the NEC website

Students will be allowed to enter the exhibition with prior permission from the organiser and as a chaperoned group. Students under the age of 16 years are not permitted. Please email info@emergencyuk.com if you wish to bring a student group.

There is a cloakroom adjacent to Hall 5. Visitors can store bags, coats and luggage for £1 per item per day. Overnight storage is not available.

There will be restaurants and coffee carts open during the Show within the halls. In addition the Piazza area outside Hall 5 offers several restaurants and snack outlets. 

Cash points (with a charge payable) are available outside the halls.

There is a newsagent in the Piazza, between Hall 5 and Hall 4. 

Visitors to the NEC can connect to free wifi across the venue, enabling them to stay connected to their home, office and social media networks whilst at The Emergency Services Show.

The NEC has a Multi-Faith Prayer Room available for prayer, reflection or meditation - located in the Piazza (Halls 1-5) next to the chaplaincy office (by Subway). It has a washing facility, prayer mats, holy books and other resources for prayer which have been donated by representatives of local faiths.