Visiting Information

About Us

Inspiring self-builders and renovators to create the home of their dreams, the iconic Grand Designs brand brings together the much-loved Channel 4 TV series, magazine, as well as the bi-annual Grand Designs Live events.

Located at London’s ExCeL and Birmingham’s NEC, Grand Designs Live features the latest in ideas, innovation and home project guidance. Visitors can find an array of exhibitors, experts and live talks, across four unique Project Zones; Build, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Gardens and Interiors.

Opening times:

6-7 & 10 October: 10.00am - 5.00pm
8-9 October 10.00am - 6.00pm

Ticket types

Standard Tickets - £12 - £15

On-the-door Tickets - £17 weekday and £20 weekend

Child Tickets - Children aged 15 and under can attend for free

Trade Tickets - Apply for trade tickets here

Press Passes - Get in touch with us for a press pass here

Tickets for carers - These can be collected for free upon arrival at the event from the Box Office

Opening times

6-7 & 10 October: 10.00am - 5.00pm
8-9 October 10.00am - 6.00pm

Car parking information

If you are planning to visit any of our events by car, we highly recommend reading the venues car parking information and to pre-book your space.

Book a car park space at London's ExCeL

Book a car park space for Birmingham's NEC

NEC COVID-19 Guidelines

Find out more here

Where to find us

London's ExCeL Centre

Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, E16 1XL

Access via Prince Regent on the DLR.

NEC Birmingham

North Avenue, Marston Green, B40 1NT

Access via Birmingham International train station

2020 ticket postponement information

It is with deep regret that the Board of Media 10 Ltd announces that Grand Designs Live London, scheduled to take place from 1st – 9th May 2021, has been postponed to next year. Read more

If you have already bought a ticket for a previous postponed event see FAQs for more information.