Birmingham Yardley Travelodge and NEC

alfieroux

Hi,

We are off to the NEC next weekend, staying in the Travelodge at Birmingham Yardley. Two adults and two children.

I just wondered if anyone could recommend the best way to get between the two - drive and pay for parking, or is there public transport? I think it is about 5 miles so walking home is a bit much for the 8 and 6yr old.

Also, is the Travelodge in an area where we can walk to somewhere family friendly for breakfast and tea (other than the MacDonalds which is the only thing I can find on the Travelodge website.)

Many, many thanks in advance.
Mrs Alfie

dzug1

The 900 airport bus has a stop on Coventry Road near the Travelodge and has a stop near the NEC. Runs every 15 minutes and takes 20-ish.

No idea on fares

Found this online - no idea what it's really like:

http://www.peachykeens.co.uk/

ntb1

No idea about transport. But eaten in peachy kneens a few times when at the nec and always been good.

bylromarha

If you walk to the A45 to catch the 900, then you'll see some local cafes/chains around there. I drive through that part of the A45 about once a month, and lots of food outlets visible from the car.

However, if nowhere takes your fancy, there is a wetherspoons at the NEC which does a pretty good breakfast.

alfieroux

Many thanks for your replies, will look into them now xxx