Childcare & Education Expo London runs on 5-6 March 2027 at Excel London. It covers early years resources and equipment, nursery furniture and outdoor play, and education technology and software.
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- Visitors (2026)
- 4,000
- Exhibitors (2026)
- 130
- How often
- Every year
- Dates
- 5–6 March 2027
Official show website (opens in a new tab) childcareeducationexpo.co.uk
Childcare & Education Expo London is free for anyone working in early years or primary education, and it moves to Excel London for its 2027 edition on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March, open 10am to 4pm both days. The 2026 show at Olympia London was its biggest yet, with over 4,000 visitors and more than 130 exhibitors.
Visiting the show
- Opening hours
- Fri 5 March 2027 10:00 to 16:00; Sat 6 March 2027 10:00 to 16:00
- Admission and tickets
- Free for early years and primary education professionals (exhibition, feature areas and workshops, both days on one badge); optional CPD-accredited seminars £17 + VAT booked in advance, £22 + VAT at the show; registration on arrival also possible; supervised children welcome but not in seminar theatres
- Audience
- Trade: nursery owners, directors and managers, early years practitioners, childminders, preschool and primary school leaders and teachers, SEND specialists and early years recruitment professionals; not open to students
- Running alongside
- CPD seminar programme, free workshops, VIP Lounge and the Nursery Leaders Network; sister event Childcare & Education Expo National at Coventry Building Society Arena, 1 and 2 October 2027
- Sectors
- Early years resources and equipment, Nursery furniture and outdoor play, Education technology and software, Training and CPD, Insurance, finance and recruitment, SEND and inclusion
Details from the organiser (source: childcareeducationexpo.co.uk, checked 13 November 2026).
Edition history
| Edition | Dates | Venue | Visitors | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5-6 March 2027 | Excel London | ||
| 2026 | 20-21 March 2026 | Olympia London | 4,000+ | 130+ |
Sources: childcareeducationexpo.co.uk (when where, page 2).
Where it takes place
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One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
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