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Build It Live deals
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3,000 pairs available
Thinking about renovating or extending your pad? You can get a pair of totally free weekend tickets (normally £12 each) for the Build It Live show in either Kent, Oxford, or Exeter.
The dates for each show are:
- Kent Event Centre, Kent - Saturday 4 February to Sunday 5 February
- Bicester Heritage, Oxford - Saturday 10 June to Sunday 11 June
- Westpoint Arena, Exeter - Saturday 9 September to Sunday 10 September
There are 1,000 free pairs available per show and you claim the freebies until the final day of the show, or when all pairs have been claimed, whichever's sooner.
How to bag the free tickets
- Go via our special link and choose your preferred show.
- The free tickets code should be automatically applied, but if not, enter the code OFFER239 and then select the ‘Free Visitor Ticket’ – this will give entry for two people.
- You should be emailed your tickets within five minutes, though it could take longer during busier times – you can then print the tickets or show on your phone. Under-16s go free when accompanied by an adult and don't need a ticket.
Tickets get you entry on the Saturday and the Sunday so you could go on both days if you wanted to.
You'll also be emailed a voucher before the show for a free copy of Build It magazine (normally £5.99) which you can pick up at the bookshop within the show.
If at any point you're asked to enter any payment details, go back and try again as these tickets are completely free (unless you're booking extra adult tickets).
What is Build It Live?
It's a building and renovation show where over 100 suppliers will be exhibiting. You'll be able to see thousands of products, ask experts for advice and attend workshops. The event is on between 10am and 5pm on Saturdays, and 10am and 4.30pm on Sundays, at all locations.
Are you a keen home renovator? You can also get FREE Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets.
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Latest Expired Deals
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FREE Build It Live tickets
For Oxfordshire (11-12 June). Includes free magazine
ExpiredAre you thinking about building or renovating your pad? You can get a pair of free weekend tickets (normally £12 each) for the Build It Live show at Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire on 11-12 June.
There are 1,000 free pairs available and you claim the freebies until the final day of the show, or when all pairs have been claimed, whichever's sooner.
How to bag the free tickets
- Go via our special Build it Live link and choose the Bicester show.
- The free tickets code should be automatically applied, but if not, enter the code OFFER239 and then select the ‘Free Visitor Ticket’ – this will give entry for two people.
- You should be emailed your tickets within five minutes, though it could take longer during busier times – you can then print the tickets or show on your phone. Under-16s go free when accompanied by an adult and don't need a ticket.
Tickets get you entry on the Saturday and the Sunday so you could go on both days if you wanted to.
If at any point you're asked to enter any payment details, go back and try again as these tickets are completely free (unless you're booking extra adult tickets).
You'll also be emailed a voucher before the show for a free copy of Build It magazine (normally £5.45) which you can pick up at the bookshop within the show.
What is Build It Live?
It's a building and renovation show where over 100 suppliers will be exhibiting. You'll be able to see thousands of products, ask experts for advice and attend workshops. The event is on between 10am and 5pm on the Saturday, and 10am to 4.30pm on the Sunday.
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FREE 3,000 pairs of Build It Live tickets
For Kent (9-10 Feb), Manchester (23-24 Feb), Oxfordshire (8-9 June)
ExpiredAre you thinking about building or renovating your pad? You can get a pair of free tickets (normally £12 each) for the Build It Live show at Kent Event Centre on 9-10 Feb, Event City Manchester on 23-24 Feb, or Bicester Oxfordshire on 8-9 June.
There are 1,000 free pairs available per show and you claim the freebies until the final day of each show, or when all pairs have been claimed, whichever's sooner.
How to bag the free tickets
- Go via our special Build it Live link and choose which show you want to visit.
- Enter the promotional code OFFER532 and then select the ‘Free Visitor Ticket’ – this will give entry for two people.
- You should be emailed your tickets within five minutes, though it could take longer during busier times – you can then print the tickets or show on your smartphone. Under-16s go free when accompanied by an adult and don't need a ticket.
Tickets get you entry on the Saturday and the Sunday so you could go on both days if you wanted to.
If at any point you're asked to enter any payment details, go back and try again as these tickets are completely free.
You'll also be emailed a voucher before the show for a free copy of Build It magazine (normally £4.85) which you can pick up at the show.
What is Build It Live?
Build It Live is a building and renovation show where over 100 suppliers will be exhibiting. You'll be able to see thousands of products, ask experts for advice and attend workshops. The event is on between 10am and 5pm on the Saturday, and 10am to 4.30pm on the Sunday.
Unable to attend any Build It Live shows? We've free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets for events nationwide.
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