Shows National Audio Show 10 National Audio Show '10
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National Audio Show '10 Total number of exhibitors 88 Most recent exhibitor added Wifi Hifi Print this page |
The new venue is located at Silverstone in Northants and is geographically perfect with its location being equidistant between two key arterial motorways ( M40 & M1 ) and also equidistant from the M25 and South Midlands.
Whittlebury Hall built within the last 10 years has free parking for up to 500 cars, over 65 suites of various sizes, the vast majority of which are on one level, a meaningful drop in venue hire costs, whichwill allow the organizers to lower exhibiting rates by a full 25%, it has several restaurants and bars, a superb support team, a whole range of exhibitor accommodation packages and a location that most people will enjoy driving to. For those that choose not to drive, regular shuttle buses from Milton Keynes Railway station and various airports. A whole range of onsite and offsite attractions will encourage visitors to stay the weekend. For the shopper Towcester, Buckingham and Bicesterare all within easy reach including the Internationally acclaimed Outlet Village, Milton Keynes is also only 20 minutes away.
For the fitness enthusiast one of the biggest Leisure Clubs/Day Spa’s we have ever seen! For the active; Visit www.whittlebury.com for a whole hostof outdoor activities Including Four 9 hole golf courses, Quad biking,Off road buggies to name but a few.
Individual likes excepted this part of Northamptonshire is surrounded by townships and villages that boast some top eating places – not forgetting that Whittlebury Hall has to be your first choice of course. However we are all aware that it’s always nice to get away from the same environment and do some exploring and we can highly recommend the following website if you are looking for reliability and variety, as we have tried some of the restaurants they feature;
When doing your search these are the principle locations; Daventy, Northampton, Towcester and Buckingham.
The Village of Whittlebury has a very nice pub that does quality food and real ale, and has recently reopened; The Fox and Hounds run by Tony Garcia, 01327 858048.
The writer has also stayed at the Vine Hotel and Restaurant in Paulersbury which he can also recommend. If any of our exhibitors or visitors have their own recommendations, then we would be delighted to include them here.
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| Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Spa and Management Training Centre Whittlebury Near Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8QH United Kingdom Phone: 01327 857857 Fax: 01327 858987 Web site: www.whittleburyhall.co.uk |
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NATIONAL AUDIO SHOW '10
This is the show that's put new life into the UK's Audio scene, which is still one of the most important markets in Europe. Support for the National Audio Show last was magnificent and this year the show has grown again with ticket downloads reaching an all time high.
Two visitor entrances so much quicker access to the show
Extended car park for up to 1000 cars, all fully manned
Shuttle buses from milton keynes mainline station will now run all day from 9.00am and every ½ hour. to help us achieve this it will cost just £2 to the show and £2 back
Live performances from Eleanor McEvoy on the Saturday night
The organisers have now blockbooked the whole hotel increasing the amount of accommodation for visitors and exhibitors + surrounding bed & breakfasts and hotels if we run out of room
Many new to show exhibitors
Vastly increased food and drink facilites including two barbeques for 2010, extended bars and snack shops
Greatly improved signage internally so you don’t miss anything
More live entertainments, more lectures and media sponsored demonstrations
Substantially increased pre show exhibitor information + brands
CAR
BY ROAD FROM THE SOUTH/SOUTH EASTBY ROAD FROM THE SOUTH/SOUTH WEST
From the M40 (18 miles) exit at J10 and take the A43 towards Northampton. Be alert for the local signage for Silverstone on your left and travel through the village then turn right following the signs for Whittlebury. In Whittlebury turn right onto the A413 signposted Buckingham. Drive through Whittlebury village to the far side and turn right into Whittlebury Hall/Whittlebury Park.
BY ROAD FROM THE NORTH/NORTH EAST
Same instructions as SOUTH/SOUTH EAST
BY ROAD FROM THE NORTH/NORTH WEST
From the M40 (18 miles) exit at J11 and take the A422 towards Brackley. At the junction with take the A43 towards Northampton and then the same instructions as the SOUTH/SOUTH WEST.
If there is an event on at Silverstone Race Circuit NAS10 traffic coming from the M1 direction will be channeled onto and into the A413, and NAS10 traffic coming from the M40 direction will be channeled towards the A5 and then again back on the A413. As an alternative, traffic travelling from the M40 direction could take the A422 to Buckingham and then pick up the A413 to Whittlebury. We are advised both by the Police and the Venue that the A413 is not normally affected by race traffic so is always the best option and approach to the venue wherever you are travelling from.
FROM MILTON KEYNES
(11 miles)
Follow the A5 north and drive through the villages of Potterspury and Paulerspury. Take a left turn to Pury End/ Whittlebury. Turn left at the T junction, drive through Whittlebury village to the far side and turn right into Whittlebury Hall.
CAR PARKING AT WHITTLEBURY HALL IS FREE OF CHARGE.
However to exit the car park you will need a 4 digit code which will be issued by the hotel up on departure.
BY RAIL
Rail users travel to nearby Northampton or Milton Keynes railway stations. Both stations are main line stations with regular service connections to all parts of the United Kingdom. Additionally the Organsers operate a Shuttle Show Bus from Milton Keynes.
SHUTTLE BUSES
The Organisers are again laying on a Shuttle bus service from Milton Keyes main line station.
SATURDAY SUNDAY
From Milton Keynes From Milton Keynes
Every half hour to Whittlebury Every half hour to Whittlebury
9.00am – 2.00pm 9.30am – 1.00pm
From Whittlebury Hall From Whittlebury Hall
Every half hour to Milton Keynes Every half hour to Milton Keynes
From 2.00pm – 6.00pm 1.00pm – 5.00pm
There will be a nominal charge for this service of just £4 for a return ticket!
STAGECOACH BUS SERVICE
Stagecoach operates a service between Northampton and Oxford at various times of the day, this service stops in and travels through Whittlebury.
Here is a link so you check the latest timetable; we haven’t published a timetable because of the risk of changes - http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables.aspx?serviceid=&locationId=0&from=northampton&to=oxford
TRADE VISITORS
BEST AND EASIEST OPTION.
FLY INTO BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL
Then Virgin West Coast to Milton Keynes or London Miidland To Milton Keynes via Northampton.
Then catch our Show Shuttle bus to Whittlebury which departs every half hour.
LUTON
Bay 7: Dedicated Coach to Milton Keynes and then catch our Show Shuttle Bus to Whittlebury.
SHOW VISITORS
FROM MILTON KEYNES Show Shuttle every ½ hour from 9.00am to 2.00pm
BACK TO MILTON KEYNES Show Shuttle every ½ hour from 12.00 noon
To access the trade section please email your company details to Justin Bird please include company name, company website, company main contact and which show you wish to exhibit at, thats it! As soon as we receive your email we will provide you with a password after we approve your trade account.
