This week we hear from Matt Derry – Director -Trade Events on the latest from Vendex North 2025 as it gears up to a return to the North at its new venue at Doncaster racecourse. There are only a few spaces left so if you have been thinking about exhibiting but think its too late – get onto Matt and the team now. This show is THE show to attend, or exhibit if you’re a supplier, so we hope to see you there. Newbies to the industry take note.
Vendex North 2025 is now nearly at full capacity, with only a handful of stands remaining. Taking place for the first time in the Exhibition Hall at Doncaster Racecourse on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, the venue is just a 90-minute train journey from London.

Now in its 22nd year, the UK’s only vending and unattended retail trade show is on track to welcome close to 150 exhibitors and more than 1,000 visitors, making this the largest Vendex North to date.
Exhibitors will include global brands and emerging start-ups, showcasing the latest innovations in vending machines, unattended retail, MicroMarkets, payment systems, and consumables. Visitors will have the chance to see exclusive product launches, test new technology, and meet key suppliers face-to-face.
Vendex North 2025 highlights include:
- A larger exhibition hall with wider aisles for networking and product demonstrations
- Exclusive product launches from leading vending and unattended retail suppliers
- Focus on MicroMarkets and the latest unattended retail trends
- Free visitor registration and ample free parking at the venue
- On-site hotel and excellent transport links — Doncaster is just 90 minutes from London by train, with easy access to major UK motorways
“Vendex North has always been the meeting place for the vending and unattended retail industry,” said Matt “With the show now almost at full capacity weeks in advance, it’s clear the sector is thriving and that both exhibitors and visitors see real value in being part of Vendex.”
Visitor registration for Vendex North 2025 is free and open now. HERE
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
- Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Venue: The Exhibition Hall, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
- Registration: vend-ex.com
*If you are an exhibitor and would like to be part of Planet Vending’s famous Spotlight on Vendex – contact us here.
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