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Ideal Home Show

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Last updated:
January 2009
When:
Annual March event.

2009 Dates:

Friday 20 March - Sunday 13 April 2009
Where:
Earls Court
Warwick Road
London
SW5 9TA
Nearest Tube Stations:
  • Earls Court
  • West Brompton
Opening Times:
Opening Day: 11am to 9pm
Weekdays: 11am to 9pm*
Weekends: 10am to 6pm

*Easter Monday: 10am to 6pm
Tickets:
Tickets have remained the same price for the last three years. Tickets are even cheaper if you book in advance.

Weekday
Adults: £14.00
Children (under 16): Free*

Weekend
Adults: £16.00
Children (under 16): Free*

Evening Tickets - After 5pm
Visit the show after 5pm and pay just £5.
Tickets can only be purchased on the day of your visit.

* Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ideal Home Exhibition Information:
It's a home and lifestyle extravaganza featuring hundreds of exhibitors, interactive zones, celebrity demonstrations, design installations, plus advice and information galore! Make the most of the free advice centers and discover the latest trends from around the world.

The Ideal Home Show has launched many home innovations such as the microwave, the fridge and the vacuum cleaner.

The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show 2009:
The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show 2009 is the 101st annual Ideal Home Show in London. Reflecting the needs of today's homeowners, the Show will offer effective solutions to inspire visitors to learn to make the most of the homes they're in, reduce their cost of living and offer simple, creative ways to cut their carbon footprints.

'Ideal Home Economics' is a theme which will run across many of the show's exhibits and is geared towards showing you how to adapt to the economic downturn but not compromise on the quality of your life.

Official Website:
www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
Tips for Visiting The Ideal Home Show:
  • Allow the whole day - there can be big queues to visit some of the show homes
  • Take a packed lunch or at least a bottle of water as refreshments are not cheap
  • Make good use of the the tasting stands in the food hall (but don't rely on getting a free meal)
  • Use public transport - nearest tube stations: Earls Court and West Brompton
  • Take an empty bag/backpack as you will get loads of brochures and information you will want to look at later
  • The Ideal Home Show is open till 9pm on weekdays and tickets are only £5 after 5pm
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