NEC in Birmingham offering free tickets - but you'll need to be quick

What's OnWhat's On NewsNEC BirminghamThere are only a limited number of free tickets available06:02, 21 Aug 2026NEC in Birmingham offering free tickets for the bank holiday(Image: Birmingham Mail)Parents looking for a cost-effective way to keep the kids entertained could be in luck, with hundreds of free tickets up for grabs to some of the UK’s biggest events and exhibitions.‌The giveaway has been announced by the NEC in Birmingham following a new study revealing that parents officially reach breaking point just 19 days into the school holidays as they run out of things to do with the kids.‌To give families a helping hand, the NEC has released a limited number of free tickets for the bank holiday weekend, giving parents the chance to enjoy a proper day out without having to fork out any ca