Exhibition

Ideal Home Show 2026

Name: Ideal Home Show 2026
Start: 2026-04-10T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-19T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Olympia London

10–19 April 2026Olympia London, LondonExhibitionUKSee below

About This Event

The Ideal Home Show is Britain's longest-running home exhibition, first held in 1908. Now spanning 10 days at Olympia London, it features 600+ brands across interiors, home renovation, outdoor living, kitchens, bathrooms, and wellbeing. The 2026 show includes full-size show homes to walk through, live cooking demonstrations, expert advice clinics, and talks from leading home and garden personalities. It is the place where homeowners come to find inspiration, products, and tradespeople for their next project.

Who It's For

Open to the general public. Ideal for homeowners, renovators, first-time buyers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone looking for home improvement products, ideas, and inspiration.

Dates & Opening Hours

10-19 April 2026. The show runs for a full 10 days including two weekends. Doors typically open at 10:00am and close at 5:00pm (later on certain days).

Getting There

By Tube: Kensington (Olympia) station on the London Overground is directly adjacent. A 2-minute walk. West Kensington (District line) is 7 minutes on foot, and Barons Court (District & Piccadilly lines) is 8 minutes away.

By Bus: Routes 9, 23, 27, 28, 49, and 391 all serve the venue. Night buses N9, N23, N27, and N28 run overnight.

By Car: On-site parking is available but expensive. Pre-book online for £40/day (£46 on the day). Street parking is near-impossible during major events. The venue is within the ULEZ zone.

Tip: Kensington (Olympia) station has limited services outside event days. Check Overground timetables before travelling. Avoid driving during major shows.

Tickets & Registration

Paid entry. Tickets from approximately £12-16 (weekday £14, weekend £16). Children aged 0-15 enter free with a paying adult. VIP tickets include a goody bag worth up to £75, VIP lounge access, prosecco, and free cloakroom. Frequent promotional codes available on TimeOut and MoneySavingExpert. Always search before buying.