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Grand Designs Live deals
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18,000 available
MSE Update, Tue 14 Sep at 2.08pm: This freebie offer has been popular after we featured it in our MSE weekly email and tickets for Sat and Sun are now gone, and Fri is very limited. When we checked with Grand Designs Live, there was still good availability of free tickets for Wed and Thu.
If you're planning a home project, looking for inspiration or just fancy a mooch, we've 18,000 totally free tickets to the Grand Designs Live show from Wed 6 Oct to Sun 10 Oct at the Birmingham NEC (Update Fri 10 Sep, Sat and Sun free tickets now gone).
The tickets should already be discounted when you go via this Grand Designs Live link, but if not you'll just need to enter the code MSEGDL. The offer ends at 11.59pm on Tue 21 Sep, or when all 18,000 tickets have gone, whichever's sooner.
You can get up to two free adult tickets per order and up to two children (aged 12 or under) can go free too – child tickets don't count towards the 18,000 free tickets allocation. Tickets are valid for one day only and you'll need to select which day you'd like to go. There's less availability for tickets on the weekend, so go quick if you're planning on visiting then.
Number of tickets available each day
- Wed 6 Oct – 5,000
- Thu 7 Oct – 5,000
- Fri 8 Oct – 3,500 (very limited number now left)
- Sat 9 Oct – 2,250 (ALL GONE)
- Sun 10 Oct – 2,250 (ALL GONE)
Your tickets will be included in your confirmation email (usually within a few hours) – you'll just need to show these on your smartphone with the barcode clearly displayed at the entrance. The price of adult tickets are usually £12-£15 online. The usual £1.70 online booking fee has been waived for this deal, so you won't have to enter any bank details. If at any point you're asked to add card details, go back and insert the code again, as these are completely free tickets.
About Grand Designs Live
The event is based on the Channel 4 TV series, and features 'design guru' Kevin McCloud. It also features industry experts and exhibitors across five sections: Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardens and Interiors.
If you're looking for advice on how to transform your garden or kitchen or perhaps spruce up your interior, you can have a free 30 minute one-to-one consultation with an expert of your choice.
To reserve your spot in advance, you'll just need to visit the 'Ask an Expert' page to secure your slot or alternatively, it's first-come-first serve on the day (though it's recommended you arrive early to book this at the show as consultations are extremely popular).
Thinking about buying some new homeware? You can get £5 off a £30 spend at B&Q.
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Latest Expired Deals
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Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2for1 tickets
Via code for 9-13 Oct. Normally £12-£15 each
ExpiredWe've a code that gets 2for1 standard tickets for Grand Designs Live from Wed 9 Oct to Sun 13 Oct at the Birmingham NEC.
Enter the code MSE241 online at Grand Designs Live by 11.59pm on Sat 12 Oct to get two weekday tickets for £13.70 or two weekend tickets for £16.70 (both prices include a £1.70 booking fee).
Tickets are valid for one day only but you won't need to choose which day you go when booking the tickets – just weekday or weekend.
There's a limit of 10 tickets per person using this deal. Up to two children aged 15 or under can go free with each adult ticket, and these can be booked at the same time as the 2for1 tickets.
Your tickets will be emailed to you (usually within a few hours) and you'll need to print them and take them to the event.
About Grand Designs Live
The event is based on the Channel 4 TV series, and features 'design guru' Kevin McCloud. It also features industry experts and exhibitors across six sections: Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardens, Technology and Interiors. See venue and travel info for getting to the Birmingham NEC.
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FREE Grand Designs Live tickets
Code for Birmingham NEC, 9-13 Oct. Normally £12-£15
ExpiredIf you're interested in home interiors and gadgets, or you're looking at renovating or redesigning your kitchen, bathroom, garden etc, we've a grand offer for you... 18,000 totally free tickets to the Grand Designs Live show at the NEC, in Birmingham, from Wed 9 Oct to Sun 13 Oct.
You can get up to two free adult tickets per household. Child tickets (15 and under) are also free and don't count towards the 18,000 free tickets – as they normally don't cost anything – but there's a limit of two kids per adult.
How to get free tickets
Go online to Grand Designs Live and enter the code MSEFREE, then pick the day you want to go (tickets will only be valid for the day you choose). The offer ends at 11.59pm on Sun 22 Sep, or when each day's tickets are claimed.
Your tickets will be emailed to you (usually within a few hours), and you'll need to print them and take them to the event.
The price of adult tickets is usually £12-£15 online, or £17-£20 on the door. The usual £1.70 online booking fee has been waived, so you won't have to enter any bank details. If at any point you're asked to add card details, go back and insert the code again, as these are completely free tickets.
About Grand Designs Live
The event is based on the Channel 4 TV series, and features 'design guru' Kevin McCloud. It also includes industry experts and exhibitors across six sections: Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardens, Technology and Interiors. See venue and travel info for getting to the NEC, and our cheap train deals page.
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