Sight Village Central (Birmingham) Queen Alexandra College have asked us to pass on this information to our clients: We are excited to announce that Sight Village Central will return to the Eastside Rooms, located in the heart of Birmingham's Knowledge Quarter. The event will take place over two days: Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th July 2025.

Event Details:

· Monday: Doors open at 10:00 AM and close at 4:00 PM

· Tuesday: Doors open at 9:30 AM and close at 3:30 PM

As always, the event is free to attend, and a wide range of exhibitors will be present, with a full list available on the website!

The exhibition will be held in the spacious Central Area, featuring the stunning main suite, the Affinity. This will be complemented by two seminar rooms, providing a relaxed environment for attendees to enjoy insightful presentations and engaging talks from exhibitors. The Eastside Rooms also features the adjoining 195-room Aloft by Marriott hotel.

Sight Village is the UK’s premier exhibition dedicated to the blind and low-vision community, drawing thousands of visitors eager to explore the latest in technology, products, and support services. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with new innovations in a sensory-rich environment where you can see, touch, and experience products and services firsthand.

Refreshments and catering will be available for purchase throughout the day at the café areas.

Venue Address: Eastside Rooms Conference Centre, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL

Tickets are now available through Ticket Tailor or by visiting qacsightvillage.org.uk.

Thank you the Sponsor of the Event – ViSafety

For further information, please contact us at sv@qac.ac.uk or call 0121 803 5313.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sight Village!

Travel Information:

By Rail: The venue is easily accessible by rail:

· Birmingham Moor Street station is the closest, about a 12-minute walk. This station is on the Chiltern Main Line, servicing London Marylebone.

· Birmingham New Street station is a 15-minute walk from the venue, with extensive rail connections across the UK.

From Moor Street station: Turn right, follow Moor Street Queensway, continue straight at the crossroads onto Jennens Road, and the venue will be on your left at Woodcock Street.

From New Street station: Follow the signs to Moor Street station (a 5-minute walk), then follow the directions above.

By Car: The venue is easily accessible from the A38, connecting to the M6, M42, and M5 motorways. The SAT NAV postcode is B7 4BL.

· The nearest car park is Millennium Point Multi-Storey (B4 7AP), open daily from 6 AM to midnight, with overnight parking available. Check the car park website for current rates.

· Additional parking is available at Aston University (B7 4BH), open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, with gates locked overnight. See the car park website for up-to-date charges.

By Air: The venue is approximately 10 miles from Birmingham International Airport, which is connected to Birmingham New Street Station by a direct train. From New Street station, it's just a 10–15-minute walk or a short taxi ride to the venue.

By Bus: The closest bus stops are located along Moor Street Queensway, just a short walk from the Eastside Rooms. Follow the directions above to reach the venue.

We look forward to seeing you at Sight Village!