Living onthe Isle of Wight nearer south would be great What makes it a very early start is the ferry`s from then island This year it was either 0215 0r 0350  and not all can afford time wise to be away too long due  to many reasons  and some have to save specially for crufts so would be unable to afford overnight accomadation however where  else apart from NEC has the capacity

It clearly says here the NEC as usual for 2013: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/3255