Bed Show makes a highly anticipated return to Telford International Centre on 23–24 September in its now well-established role as a cornerstone of the UK’s bed industry, with its vibrant blend of British and Irish manufacturers and component suppliers as well as a handful of European suppliers.
Sector leaders and emerging innovators will gather under one roof to showcase their latest creations and cutting-edge technologies in mattresses, divans, bedsteads, futons, headboards and bedding, at the National Bed Federation-organised exhibition.
More than 60 brands will be taking part, including Breasley, Harrison Spinks, Highgrove Beds, Hypnos, Kaymed, Komfi, Sealy UK, Silentnight and Sleepeezee, making the show an unparalleled opportunity to explore the forefront of bed design and craftsmanship.
‘The Bed Show is a celebration of the creativity that defines our industry, and an unrivalled networking opportunity for the trade to tap into. Last month, we were thrilled to hear that the Bed Show was voted Best Furniture Exhibition (UK) in the Interiors Monthly awards for the fourth year running. This is a testament to the quality of visitors and exhibitors, the hard work of our team and the genuine joy and buzz that can be felt throughout the halls,’ says Tristine Hargreaves, NBF executive director.
‘The NBF’s stringent Code of Practice ensures that every exhibiting bed manufacturer has undergone rigorous independent auditing to certify that they comply with UK regulations on safety, cleanliness of fillings and trade descriptions. This means that visitors can be assured that the beds they buy will be everything they say they are.’
The jewel in the Bed Show crown is the Gala Dinner and 2025 Bed Industry Awards and gala dinner, this year hosted by Vernon Kay. The awards, sponsored by Highgrove Beds, honour outstanding enterprises in the UK and Irish bed market and celebrate the achievements of bed retailers, manufacturers and suppliers over the past year. Retail awards continue to honour exemplary independents with the Small NBF Retail Champion of the Year and Medium NBF Retail Champion of the Year. The National Bed Retailer of the Year award returns for businesses with more than 20 stores, and Online Bed Retailer of the Year where at least 80% of sales occur online. The awards feature four categories for NBF member manufacturers and suppliers: Bed Manufacturer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, Bed Product of the Year and Component Product of the Year.
‘The Bed Industry Awards are some of the most sought-after accolades in the UK and Ireland’s bed market. Winning an award really helps you to stand out from the competition and provides an opportunity to showcase your business and achievements. Each year we continue to be hugely impressed by the standard of the entries and 2025 is no different,’ says Hargreaves.
The evening will also feature Oasish, the UK’s official number one Oasis tribute band, sponsored by new NBF member Adjust-A-Bed. Guests are invited to mingle at the pre-dinner drinks reception, sponsored by Harrison Spinks, featuring a glittering new Wonderwall photo station to ensure they can document the evening in style. New for the show is VIP treatment for NBF Retail Champions who have signed up for the scheme’s enhanced NBF Retail Champion benefits package. With dedicated parking and access to the exclusive VIP Retail Champions Lounge, they can enjoy the UK’s biggest beds specific exhibition in comfort.
Upon arrival, attendees are reminded to scan their ebadge at the registration desks, sponsored by Highgrove Beds, before collecting their visitor bag, courtesy of Gainsborough, at the Hall 3 entrance. Visitors will again have access to free wi-fi thanks to Harrison Spinks, plus complimentary parking, entry and refreshment vouchers. The vouchers can be used at the three hall cafes. The main Hall 1 cafe, sponsored by CPS Print, serves hot and cold food and caters for all dietary requirements, while the Hall 2 cafe, sponsored by Sealy UK, and Hall 3 cafe, sponsored by Silentnight, offer lighter refreshments.
While the Supplier Zone in Hall 1 will be first port of call for manufacturers’ purchasing managers and those running mattress production units, the show within a show is also surrounded with additional seating, allowing visitors the chance to relax or catch up with colleagues away from the hubbub of the exhibition stands.
Offering the latest innovative solutions and developments in components and fillings that could soon become the new must-have technology in mattresses and other bed products, the Supplier Zone will feature a curation of leading component and service providers including Airofreem, Alfrecell, Apropa, Boyteks, CPS Print, Enkev UK, Handy, John Cotton Nonwovens, Leggett & Platt/Kayfoam, Maes, Nestor Springs, RA Irwin, Redwood, The Vita Group, WE Rawson, and Wolf Components.
