Paws & Purchase in Birmingham Centre

Paws & Purchase

Calling All Cat Lovers: The Brum Purr Fest The Cat Event - The Cat Show Live

The Cat Show Live at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. It’s one of the UK’s biggest cat-lover events with plenty to see and do all day: mingle with hundreds of cats, browse cat-focused stalls, watch talks and demonstrations, learn about rescue efforts, and discover fun activities for kids and adults alike.

Cat Village. Meet 250 cats of many breeds

Retail Avenue. Cat gear, treats & accessories

Theatre Square. Feline health & cat care talks

Hope Alley. Rescues & adoption info

Kitty Academy. Fun and educational activities

Spend the weekend seeing the attractions and shops that Birmingham has to offer

Attractions & museums

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Free art & history exhibitions

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum. Great for all ages

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Underwater tunnels & sea creatures

The Coffin Works. Unique industrial heritage

Cannon Hill Park. Large park if weather’s nice

History & culture

National Trust. Birmingham Back to Backs, Historic homes

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Jewellery history

Pen Museum. Pen & writing heritage

Birmingham Cathedral. Beautiful place for a quiet wander

Major Shopping Centres

Bullring. The city’s most famous shopping destination with over 140 stores including Selfridges, fashion chains, beauty counters and more. Connected to Grand Central for even more options and food stops.

Primark Birmingham High Street, located at 38 High Street, Birmingham B4 7SL. This flagship store spans five floors and about 160,000 sq ft of shopping space, with fashion for women, men and kids plus beauty, homeware and some fun in-store experiences.

It even holds a Guinness World Record as the biggest Primark fashion store ever.

Price Includes:

Luxury Coach travel with experienced driver
2 night stay in the B&B Hotel Birmingham Centre
Bed and breakfast
Entrance to The Cat Show Live (If required)

Fri 11th Sept 26

Morning departure from your local area as we travel by coach to our hotel in Birmingham, with comfort stops en route.

On arrival at the hotel, you will have time to check in and settle into your rooms. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and enjoy dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants.

Sat 12th Sept 26

After breakfast, the day is yours to enjoy. You may choose to explore everything Birmingham has to offer, from shopping and museums to canal sidewalks and cafés, or spend the day at The Cat Show Live at the National Exhibition Centre.

The evening is at leisure before returning to the hotel.

Sun 13th Sept 26

After breakfast, you will have more free time in Birmingham to enjoy some last-minute shopping, sightseeing or perhaps relax with a coffee before departure.

Later, we rejoin the coach and begin our journey home, arriving back in the local area during the evening.

The UK’s only non-competitive cat expo, The Cat Show Live, is back for it’s third year at the NEC Birmingham to educate, inspire, and celebrate everything feline!

Whether you’re a lifelong feline fan, curious cat parent, or want a bustling day of browsing quality cat products and services, The Cat Show Live 2026 is set to be a purr-fectly unforgettable day with Responsible and Educated Cat Ownership at the heart.

Spend your time exploring the lively city centre, just 2 minutes from B&B HOTEL Birmingham, where shopping at Bullring & Grand Central meets canal-side walks and independent restaurants. Discover the historic Jewellery Quarter, enjoy world-class performances at Utilita Arena Birmingham, or attend major exhibitions and conferences at the NEC and Resorts World, both around 20 minutes away.

To enjoy Birmingham comfortably and at great value, B&B HOTEL Birmingham offers a recently refurbished stay designed around modern travel needs. From quiet, air-conditioned rooms that provide a calm retreat after busy days.

Each room features comfortable bedding, a modern ensuite bathroom, free high-speed Wi-Fi and TV and everything you need to relax and recharge. Start the day with a Full English and Continental breakfast buffet.

The hotel offers you the following services:

Bar
24 hour reception
Lift access

Price Per Adult Twin or Double: £240.00

Double Room for Sole Occupancy: £310.00

Ticket for the cat show available at an extra cost

Non-Refundable Deposit: £100.00 payable on acceptance of booking.

Balance payable 8 weeks before departure.

All sums quoted include taxes where applicable.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aspatria 1	Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg	Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street	In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2	Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cleator Moor Square	Cleator Moor Square, Cleator Moor CA25 5AP
Cockermouth, Aldi	Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont	Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station	Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse	Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick	Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street	B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith	Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby	Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven	Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton	Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot	Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington	Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park) Workington CA14 3AB