Hi Megan,
My colleagues liked the hotel.
It has good connection, breakfast was good, Wi Fi was provided, rooms were o.k.
Kind regards,
Alja
Glee 2026
(8 September 2026
- 10 September 2026
)
Venue:
The NEC Birmingham
Organizer:
i2i Events Group
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Update
Glee 2026 will take place as a live trade exposition at NEC Birmingham between 08-10.09.2026.
A Brief Overview
Glee is the international trade show for the garden and leisure sectors that brings you fun ideas and best practices on how to gain the best outdoor living. The main focus in terms of products falls on landscaping, garden design and furniture and the event is a perfect way to bridge supply and demand. Birmingham, UK hosts editions on an annual basis and over the years, the show audience has grown upwards of 7 000 trade visitors. In terms of organisation, the space will feature over 500 exhibitors, who will be blocked off into eight specifically themed sectors!
An Industry Profile
As we have mentioned above, Glee incorporates a comprehensive and well-defined layout that makes it easy to browse for the right kind of products. These sectors also show the product wealth displayed each year:
- Garden care;
- Horticulture and garden ornamentations;
- Catering and food;
- Retail services;
- Outdoor recreation;
- Pets;
- Home, gift, and clothing.
Gardening is an all-British pastime, and it is why most exhibitors will represent British taste and ingenuity while opening the market to other countries looking to make a purchase. Garden centres, DIY retailers, florists, online retailers, distributors, and garden designers are some professionals you can look forward to meeting.
Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There
Travel 2 Fairs Ltd has been working with business travellers for years and understands how to procure any bookings for international trade shows in a timely manner. Not to mention, we always have a nose for a good promotion, especially for hotels close to the NEC Birmingham. You have a direct line of communication with a personal travel assistant, who moulds your accommodation to your exact specifications. You gain access to an ever-growing database with shared apartments, guest houses and hotels in Birmingham, which cater to every budget size and represent every location in the city.
Past Iterations
Glee 2021
The 2021 iteration signified the event's successful restart, as well as the resumption of the industries represented at the fair, including gardening. The edition featured over 300 exhibiting brands, including over 100 newcomers. The event took place as a face-to-face exhibition at NEC Birmingham. All participants considered the rendition to be a success and are looking forward to the 2022 edition.
Glee 2022
The 2022 edition of Glee also took place as a live trade fair between 28-30.06.2022. It was held in NEC Birmingham amidst the absence of coronavirus precautions because of the repealing of the country's national pandemic restrictions. The event received over 400 exhibiting firms from 20 nations, including over 180 newcomers. Highlights included the Stage, the New Product Awards, and the “Fire, Grill & Chill” Zone.
Glee 2023
The 2023 iteration of Glee occurred as a live trade exposition at NEC Birmingham. It was held between 27-29.06.2023. The format featured over 460 exhibiting firms from 24 nations, who presented more than 200 brands.
Glee 2024
The 2024 format of the event took place as a live trade expo between 10-12.09.2024. It featured the wares of more than 260 exhibiting firms.
Glee 2025
The 2025 format of the event took place as a live trade expo between 16-18.09.2025. It was attended by more than 460 exhibiting firms from 22 nations and around 50 lecturers.
Our visitors for the event
Ms Alja Ferkolj
Juliette Gay
Hello Megan,
Thank you for your email. I've received only positive feedback about the hotel. Good experience overall!
I appreciate you taking the initiative for the FIE 2025 in Paris.
Merci, Thank you
JG
Fi Europe & Hi – 2024
Pierangelo Fiore
Hello Tracy,
Thanks for your help during Anuga 2023. Everything was ok with the hotel.
Pierangelo
Anuga 2023
Kanya P
It's a budget hotel do not expect much, they provide clean room but small room size. The hotel not far from Messe Duesseldorf by car but if you want to take public transport between the hotel and Messe Duesseldorf it's not convenient. But if you prepare to take taxi so it's not far from the place about 15 minutes
Vanessa Norman
Hi Tracy,
All ok thanks, a basic but decent hotel.
Many thanks,
Vanessa
Frankfurt Book Fair 2023
Dany THROUDE
Hi Megan,
Thanks
We were happy with this hotel, near the central station and the city
We think of booking it next year too.
Thanks
Mr. Phil Saddleton
Yes we are back from our trip and happy for you to pass on the below regarding Ashleys Gardens
We could walk from the venue to the Messe Dusseldorf exhibition centre which was a big advantage for us. So the location was key and a big tick.
The hotel is of course very old and the rooms are very small with no lift so up 2 flights of stairs with bags for everyone.
Restaurant is popular with the locals and often cannot fit you in for dinner and wont let you charge back to the rooms.
Staff are friendly and breakfast is good.
All the best.
In Hyeok Jang
Hi my name is Phillip from the Medit Field Marketing team. We stayed at the Leonardo Hotel during the IDS, and the condition was great! The room service, hospitality, room conditions. We will be participating in the IDS again and would love to stay at this hotel again. Looking forward to meeting you again!
Alinde Hartog
Hi Michelle,
Everything was fine. You were great 😊
Anuga 2023
Izolda Petkute
Dear Jack, good morning!
Thank You for your email.
As I know from my manager, the trip to EBACE23 was good.
All requested services were arranged.
Thank You!
Best regards,
Izolda Petkute
Ilona Teaca Cernenco
Dear Megan,
​I just want to thank you for everything with the hotel. My boss and partners are very pleased with the hotel and the attention they had. Just thank you so much.
Anuga – 2025
Barbara Lewin
We had a great experience at the hotel. The service provided by Megan Moore, from travel fairs, was great. I fully recommend to book hotels with them.
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