{"id":8686,"date":"2016-09-29T08:33:12","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T08:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=8686"},"modified":"2018-02-15T10:38:34","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T10:38:34","slug":"win-tickets-to-grand-designs-live-at-birmingham-nec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/win-tickets-to-grand-designs-live-at-birmingham-nec\/","title":{"rendered":"Win Tickets to Grand Designs Live at Birmingham NEC!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Inspiration starts with a visit to Grand Designs Live&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-4-e1474993377912.jpg\" alt=\"gdlive-image-4\" width=\"450\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">This Competition is Now CLOSED<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TheHouseShop.com are giving you the chance to win 2 x FREE weekday tickets to Grand Designs Live at the Birmingham NEC 19th &#8211; 23rd October<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We&#8217;ve got 300 pairs to give away! Find out how to get your free tickets at the end of this post&#8230;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The UK\u2019s leading contemporary home show, Grand Designs Live, is back by popular demand at Birmingham\u2019s NEC! The show will take place from the 19<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 23<sup>rd<\/sup> October 2016 and will play host to dozens of exhibitions, booths, displays, talks and much, much, more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11.png\" alt=\"gdlive-image-1\" width=\"703\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11.png 703w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-260x142.png 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-600x328.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-100x55.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-200x109.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-11-450x246.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grand Designs have been pushing boundaries and encouraging innovation in the world of homes and <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> for over a decade and the Grand Designs Live show is a wonderful culmination of countless designers, builders, architects and property experts coming together to showcase the best in the business.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a sneak peek at just a few of the highlights you can expect to see at the show:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kevin\u2019s Green Heroes\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 For all you eco-warriors out there fighting to improve our <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"House\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >housing<\/a> and way of living, Kevin McCloud will be displaying his hand-picked selection of the most impressive eco-innovations and technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask an Expert\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Get your very own Grand Designs project underway with tips and advice from industry experts. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring developer, DIY lover or <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"self-building\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/self-build\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/self-build;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.026b2k4;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Self-build\" >self-build<\/a> enthusiast, don\u2019t miss out on the chance to get specialist advice from an experienced and knowledgeable panel of experts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grand Theatre\u2019s \u2018Meet a Grand Designer\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The Grand Designs Theatre will be running a daily seminar featuring a celeb host alongside a couple or family from the recent\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.channel4.com\/programmes\/grand-designs\">Grand Designs series on Channel 4.<\/a>\u00a0Here they will talk through the challenges and successes of their build and debate topical issues with a little help from some guest speakers, including: Charlie Luxton, Louisa Fletcher, Sophie Robinson and Daniel Hopwood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2.png\" alt=\"gdlive-image-2\" width=\"702\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2.png 702w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-260x141.png 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-600x326.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-100x54.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-150x81.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-200x109.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-2-450x244.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grand Designs Live, the UK\u2019s top contemporary home show, returns to <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/birmingham\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/birmingham;http:\/\/sws.geonames.org\/2655603\/;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Birmingham;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0k33p;http:\/\/sws.geonames.org\/3333125\/;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Birmingham\" >Birmingham<\/a>, The NEC 19<sup>th <\/sup>\u2013 23<sup>rd<\/sup> October. Presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, and based on the hugely popular Channel 4 series, the show offers visitors a unique opportunity to see all the latest trends for the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With areas dedicated to interiors, technology, kitchens, <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Bathroom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bathroom\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/bathroom;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01j2bj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Bathroom\" >bathrooms<\/a>, build and gardens, there\u2019s something for every <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >room<\/a> in your home. And, with over 500 exhibitors, you can shop from a great selection of brands with hundreds of items not available on the high street.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3.png\" alt=\"gdlive-image-3\" width=\"704\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3.png 704w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-260x138.png 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-600x318.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-200x106.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/GDLive-image-3-450x238.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With all this and much more, make sure you <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"plans\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.018jrr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Plan\" >plan<\/a> a grand day out this October!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">This Competition is Now CLOSED<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to win a FREE pair of tickets? Here&#8217;s how:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Simply click the button below to follow us on Twitter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"twitter-follow-button\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thehouseshopuk\" data-size=\"large\" data-show-count=\"false\">Follow @thehouseshopuk<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Then\u00a0Tweet us using hashtag <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">#THSxGrandDesigns<\/span> to win your FREE tickets!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a class=\"twitter-mention-button\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?screen_name=thehouseshopuk\" data-size=\"large\" data-text=\"I've entered to win FREE tickets to Grand Designs Live from TheHouseShop.com! #THSxGrandDesigns\" data-related=\"gdlive_uk\" data-show-count=\"false\">Tweet to @thehouseshopuk<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>It&#8217;s as easy as that!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share the competition with your friends and family so they can enjoy a Grand day out at Birmingham NEC with you!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Can&#8217;t make it to the show on a weekday? We also have a great \u00a39 ticket offer on weekend tickets!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Simply log on to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granddesignslive.com\">www.granddesingslive.com<\/a>, follow the link to book your tickets, and enter the code <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">HOUSESHOP9<\/span> to claim your discounted tickets! Or you can call the ticket hotline on 0844 854 1348<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>*Terms and Conditions: Offer valid on standard admission tickets only, offer ends 18\/10\/2016, tickets must be booked in advance, max 2 tickets per household, non-transferable, print at home tickets only, tickets valid on any one weekday &#8211; 19th &#8211; 21st October, subject to limited availability, tickets allocated on a first come-first served basis.<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>** Terms and Conditions: Transaction fee of \u00a31.70 applies per order. Tickets must be booked in advance. Offer ends 22nd October 2016. 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