With over 20 exhibition halls and 34 conference suites, some of the nation's biggest events are hosted in this Midlands venue - enough to draw in six million people every year. Picture the inevitable traffic and crowds and then consider these cosy campsites near the NEC Birmingham. How much nicer would it be to stay nearby and skip rising at the crack of dawn to face the motorway? There's no smoother way to enjoy Crufts, Insomnia and Foodex.
Meriden, Coventry, Warwickshire (2.6 miles)
Adult only touring park set in mature woodlands with modern facilities. Ten minutes from Birmingham NEC.
4.86 /5
Warwick, Warwickshire (9.2 miles)
A dog friendly campsite for tents and tourers, with luxury yurts, safari tents and retro caravans for hire.
4.64 /5
Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire (11.7 miles)
Camping and caravanning at Hatton Country World, a destination packed with activities for the whole family.
4.63 /5
Ratcliffe Culey, Leicestershire (13.1 miles)
Peaceful touring site with open countryside views, five minutes to Atherstone. Dog friendly with great local walks!
3.75 /5
Seckington, Tamworth, Staffordshire (15.1 miles)
Ensuite glamping pods, some with hot tubs, open year round on a country farm. Dog friendly and groups welcome.
4.88 /5
Snitterfield, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire (15.9 miles)
Small, camping and glampsite in beautiful countryside just ten minutes from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.
4.62 /5
Atherstone, Warwickshire (17.1 miles)
A small family run site in the blissful countryside with camping and chic glamping, ten mins from Twycross Zoo.
4.68 /5
Hunscote, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (18.7 miles)
Peaceful camping in Warwickshire near Stratford-upon-Avon with pitches, yurts, bell tents and a shepherd's hut.
4.98 /5
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire (7.8 miles)
In the heart of the West Midlands, the site is surrounded by Kingsbury Water Park with over 30 lakes.
Tamworth, Staffordshire (10.6 miles)
This site at Drayton Manor Theme Park is ideal for families who want to make the most of this popular attraction.
Romsley, Halesowen, Warwickshire (15.4 miles)
Set in a peaceful valley, this site offers a base 15 miles from central Birmingham, near to the Clent Hills.
Ansley, Nuneaton, Warwickshire (7.2 miles)
A small, family friendly campsite set in the North Warwickshire countryside. Dog friendly.
Hockley Heath, Warwickshire (7.9 miles)
Camping and bell tent glamping set in 50 acres of unspoilt ancient woodland, a great adventure awaits you.
Ratcliffe Culey, Atherstone, Warwickshire (12.2 miles)
Dog friendly caravan super pitches and glamping pods onsite. Near Twycross Zoo, Drayton Manor, easy for the NEC.
Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire (13.7 miles)
Luxury glamping with a hot tub in a range of ensuite and self catering camping pods. Family friendly.
Ratcliffe Culey, Atherstone, Warwickshire (13.7 miles)
Award-winning boho dog friendly campsite, for those looking to relax, unwind and get back to nature
Romsley, Halesowen, Worcestershire (14.6 miles)
A peaceful, rural site for members only, with fishing lakes and easy access to Birmingham's attractions.
Wolvey, Hinckley, Warwickshire (14.9 miles)
Family, group and dog friendly country camping and touring with fishing, set in the heart of the Midlands.
Aston Cantlow, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire (15.7 miles)
A riverside park with camping, touring, stylish glamping pods and holiday homes, deep in Shakespeare Country.
Hunningham Hill, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (15.8 miles)
Family and dog friendly, peaceful glamping near Warwick Castle and Leamington Spa with bell tents, pods and more.
Haunton, Derbyshire, Staffordshire (16.7 miles)
The site is located in the peaceful village of Haunton, and surrounded by beautiful Staffordshire countryside.
Market Bosworth, Warwickshire (17 miles)
A small family friendly caravan and motorhome site in the heart of the midlands - with water sports onsite.
Warwick, Warwickshire (18.1 miles)
Small and peaceful glamping on a working farm. Ten minutes from Warwick and dog friendly.
Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warwickshire (18.6 miles)
Adult only touring site, 20 minutes from Market Bosworth, between Leicester and Birmingham. Dog friendly.
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire (18.8 miles)
Touring park with easy access to Stratford-upon-Avon. Free race meeting tickets included in the pitch price.
Osbaston, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire (19.3 miles)
Luxury, family friendly ensuite safari tents with roll top baths. On a working farm with a games den and animals!
Kirkby Mallory, Leicester, Leicestershire (19.5 miles)
Private boutique roundhouses and timber clad cabins with hot tubs. Set in the Leicestershire countryside.
Nuneaton, Warwickshire (19.5 miles)
Luxury dog-friendly ensuite shepherd's hut with a hot tub and countryside views, 30 minutes from Nottingham.
Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, Warwickshire (19.7 miles)
Small yet tranquil camping and glamping getaway with grass pitches and 5m bell tents in West Midlands countryside.