Your questions answered

This section contains frequently asked questions about the Edinburgh Homebuilding & Renovating Show. We hope you find this page useful; however, if you still have an unanswered question please call 0121 728 9819 or email Homebuildingsupport@blueberryms.co.uk.

 

Entry Tickets

Tickets for the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating 2026 are available to purchase here until 3pm the day before the show, after this time they will be available on the door.

Yes. You will need a ticket for every day you wish to attend. 

Children 16 and under do not need a ticket to attend the show but they do need to be accompanied by an adult.

No, we don’t supply letters of invitation for overseas visitors or exhibitors – please refer to this website for information on how to obtain a visa to visit the UK.

Plan Your Day

The opening times are:

Fri 30 October 2026 | 10am - 5pm

Sat 31 October 2026 | 10am - 5pm

Sun 1 November 2026 | 10am - 4.30pm

No, there is no need to book beforehand. However, sessions are very popular and do fill up very quickly, so always get there in plenty of time to claim your seat.

Yes, you can book a free 15 minute one-to-one consultation with one of our experts. These sessions must be booked at the show at The Advice Centre - please make sure you arrive early to book your slot to guarantee your place as these sessions are extremely popular! You cannot book sessions in advance.

The Advice Centre comprises The Planning Clinic, Ask the Expert, Ask the Architect, Ask the Builder and the Home Energy Academy so there is sure to be an expert at the show with the knowledge and skills to help you with your query or problem!

Venue

More information and maps on the location of the venue, as well as advice on getting to the venue by air, train, car or coach can be found here.

There are multiple options for parking near the venue, all within a 10 minute walking distance:

- Harrogate Convention Centre Car Park 1 HG1 2HR

- Jubilee Multi-Storey Car Park HG1 1DJ 

- Victoria Car Park HG1 5LQ

- West Park Multi-Storey Car Park HG1 1HS

- Montpellier Shoppers Car Park HG1 2TF

- Station Parade Car Park HG1 1TT

- Park View Car Park HG1 5LZ

- Odeon Car Park HG1 5LB

- Hornbeam Park Car Park HG2 8RB

Click here to plan ahead and find a suitable car park for your visit.

Please remember to check the closing times of your car park if you intend to stay late as vehicles locked in will be charged a release fee.

Only guide, assistance and hearing dogs will be admitted into the show.