Birmingham National Outdoor Expo is back this month!

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02/March/2026

Birmingham National Outdoor Expo is back this month!

It's now March which can only mean one thing right? The days are getting longer and National Outdoor Expo is officially this month. We cannot wait to welcome you back to the NEC, Birmingham for another weekend full of everything outdoors.

One of the biggest community meet-ups of the year, celebrating the enjoyment of the outdoors all under one roof.

There will be inspirational speakers, to motivate you towards your next adventure, dishing out tips and tricks from their years of experience, with chances to get photos and autographs from your favourites. Cutting-edge technologies and the best in gear, clothing and nutrition at your fingertips, supplied by the biggest outdoor names. Plus many activities to get jump right into, from indoor climbing to water sports on the Pendigo Lake.

We're using this opportunity to take you through EVERYTHING that you can see, do and try at the show. Keep scrolling to find out!

Tickets for the show are still available but are limited! They have a special £5 weekend ticket offer live which ends on the 6th March. Use the code GETOUTSIDE to claim yours now.

There’s something for everyone at the National Outdoor Expo. Be inspired and motivated by some of the world’s greatest outdoor enthusiasts speaking on the Inspiration Stage. Take part in a range of performance workshops and get your adrenaline going on one of the many interactive features which offer fun for all the family.

  • Inspiration Stage

  • Outdoor Skills Theatre

  • Adrenaline Drop

  • The Climbing Wall

  • The Outdoor Kitchen

  • Caving Experience

  • The Bike Clinic

  • cyclingzone

  • Celebrity meet & greet

  • Demo Track

  • Paddle Boarding

  • Experience Kayaking

  • Open Water Swimming

  • Synchro Stingrays

  • The Adventure Travel Hub

  • British Gliding Association Flight Simulator

  • The Bushcraft Zone

  • Mountain Films and Talks

  • Mountain Safety and First Aid Hub

  • British Orienteering Trail

  • Camping and Caravanning Club celebrates 125 years of the incredible outdoors

  • The Woodland Café

Visit for the opportunity to not only hear and get motivated by the amazing stories from all sorts of legends, but also have the ability to ask questions and get autographs from your heroes!

With hosts including; Danny Bent, Lucy Mills and Polly Shute across the Inspiration Stage and the Outdoor Skills Theatre you're set to be a part of something special!

Have a speaker you just can't miss? Head to the agenda via the link below to see what time they're speaking and where.

See the speaker schedule here

Use code GETOUTSIDE for limited £5 weekend tickets

There is SO MUCH to do

The National Outdoor Expo has something for EVERYONE. From expert insights on our two stages of content, to hands on experiences, explore an action-packed weekend bursting with inspiration, learning and fun.

There are many returning favourites this year as well as some fresh new activities to try. Make sure to plan your visit and find out what you can do at all of these features of the National Outdoor Expo. More here

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