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Visitor Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the event take place?

At ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom.

What are the dates?

Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 May 2025 | co-located with UK Construction Week

What are the open times?

Wednesday 7 May 2025 10:00 – 17:00

Thursday 8 May 2025: 10:00 – 17:00

Friday 9 May 2025: 10:00 – 16:00

Is there a cost to visit?

No, The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces is free to attend.

What can I expect to see?

The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces is the UK’s only event dedicated to the natural stone and hard surfaces industry.

Exhibits include a vast range of stone from all over the world – granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, travertine and slate for use in all types of work – flooring, cladding, hard landscaping, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, fireplaces, memorials and sculpture.

Other exhibits include:

  • fixing systems
  • sealants
  • adhesives
  • cleaning materials
  • stone working machinery
  • tooling
  • other related products and services

 

How can I register for my free entry badge?

Registration will be opened later this year.

Can I attend for more than 1 day?

Yes, you can attend as many times as you like and your badge is valid for all three days.

Are children allowed?

Due to the nature of the exhibition children under 16 are not permitted. 

Where can I stay?

The ExCeL campus is close to 22 hotels meaning a good night’s sleep is never more than just a few minutes’ walk from the exhibition. Visit www.excel.london for details of hotels in the area.

If you want to go out after the show but don’t want to travel too far from your hotel - you don’t have to!  Visit www.excel.london/visitor/after-hours to pick from an exciting range of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues nearby.

Is there WiFi?

There are two WiFi options within the venue: ExCeL FREE or ExCeL Free fast.  You can log in using your social media accounts or by directly by filling in your details.

Is there food and drink available?

Yes, there are a number of food outlets at ExCeL - find out more.

More venue information

For information about other services available at ExCeL please check their  website.

Hard Surfaces

The Stone Show will be complemented by Hard Surfaces, the event showcasing the latest products and trends in the fast-moving field of surface design. Hard Surfaces brings together the full production, design, specification and purchasing chain and is the only exhibition in the UK focusing exclusively on Hard Surfaces and directly related products and services. 

The show offers an attractive proposition for architects, designers, developers, fabricators, specialist contractors, installers and KBB outlets. 

  • I've seen how techniques and machinery have advanced in the stone trade, making life easier, more efficient and saving money on a project
    Show Visitor
  • The Natural Stone Show has been really exciting for us, we’ve met a lot of great people and had a lot of traffic on the stand, it has been a great setting for our official launch.
    Kelly Johnson
    Cambria
  • You can find everything!
    Show Visitor
  • The real highlight of the show has been seeing so many people come to see the new colours that we've introduced...we've pulled in incredible crowds with the new range.
    Simon Boocock
    CR Laurence of Europe

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Register now for The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces!

Join thousands of industry professionals and hundreds of exhibitors at the UK's natural stone and hard surfaces industry event.

7 – 9 May 2025  |  London ExCeL  |  co-located with UK Construction Week​​​​​​

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