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Enjoy free entry and exclusive access to the Members’ Pavilion & Marquee, offering prime views of the Main Ring.
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Free entry to the Newark Tractor Show, access to the Members’ Lounge & free refreshments. Plus, 3 nights of complimentary exhibitor camping.
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Enjoy preferential rates for hiring rooms at the Showground!
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Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets on select events like IACF!
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Get priority access to Newark Showground’s 2025 Christmas Party bookings!
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Memberships help fund grants for agricultural students & apprentices!
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Quarterly newsletters with updates and events happening at the Showground.
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Stay connected with updates on local agricultural events, seminars, & workshops.
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Members can vote, attend meetings, & join committees and help shape the Society’s future.
What is the cost of membership?
2025 Young Person Membership (30 & under, ID must be provided) - £30.00
2025 Single Membership - £48.00
2025 Joint Membership (two people) - £69.00
2025 Friends & Family Membership (for up to four friends or family) - £126.00
2025 Corporate Membership (for up to six people) - £289.00
2025 Lifetime Membership (1 person) - £750.00
Most business members can reclaim VAT on their membership fees and claim tax deduction, giving you even more savings! Don't forget admission to society shows for children 16 and under is FREE of charge. Children are welcome in the members' area, as are well-behaved dogs.
Membership of the Society is annual from either 1st January to 31st December or 1st July to 30th June the following year.
Dogs are welcome at the show but must be kept on a short lead and be friendly. Dogs are not to be left tied on leads in any areas on the Showground including trade stands. Any dogs showing aggressive behaviour will be asked to leave the Showground. We would request that you do not leave your pets unattended No dogs are to be left unaccompanied in vehicles, if found attempts will be made to rescue the dog. Please be a responsible dog owner and clean up after our dog.
Please use the A17 and follow road signs for public. For forward parking, please follow forward parking road signs. If you need disabled parking, please follow disabled parking signs.
Please contact the office now.
Pay for a normal admission ticket at the gate then come to the show office where your details can be confirmed and a member’s badge, ticket and car pass of the show can be given to you. If you complete a refund form, you will be sent a refund after the show.
Please contact us and apply for a member’s guest badge at £30.00 per person.
We don’t have any mobility scooters at the showground, but many local companies do. On being ‘able world’ in Newark - 01636 703598
All e-tickets are sent instantly to the email address associated with your email account used to purchase tickets. Please ensure your contact details are kept up to date, and keep an eye on junk/spam folders.
If you cannot find your e-ticket, please contact our office - 01636 705796.
Please note that your ticket purchase is non-transferable and non-refundable. We will not be responsible for any tickets that are lost, stolen, booked by mistake, illness or a change of plans
No, there isn’t a cash point on site or cash back. There are places with a cash point near the showground you can go to before entry to the show. The closest ones are:
Esso Petrol Station and Shell petrol station located A17 Winthorpe Roundabout, Newark NG24 2NY.
Lincolnshire Co-op Collingham Food Store - High St, Collingham, Newark NG23 7LB
Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store - The Bridge, Lincoln Rd, Newark NG24 2DQ
Yes, you can become a member for the current show by upgrading your entrance ticket to a membership at the information point.
Forward parking is available which allows you to park within the showground and is £5. However, there is plenty of free general parking available!
We also have disabled parking which is separate to the main car park and is located by the purple gate. Follow signs for disabled parking.
No refunds are given on the day of the show. Write to the show office after the show, where your request for a refund will be considered.
1 carer goes free if accompanied by 1 disabled adult purchasing a ticket.
If you are a carer to a disabled child, the carer goes free but there must be 1 full paying adult per carer to qualify.
When ordering your tickets online, please upload your proof of caring status — This can be any official government documentation. Carer tickets are only available until 23.59pm on 30th April 2025.
Unfortunately, there is no shuttle bus for this year's show.
However, please look into the 'Notts on Demand' bus service provided by Nottinghamshire County Council, which stops at the Newark Showground.
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/travel-notts/travelling-by-bus/nottsbusondemand
Membership of the Society is annual from either 1st January to 31st December or 1st July to 30th June the following year. Membership includes entry to all Society Shows on production of a valid Membership badge.
Membership is not transferable for any reason and must be presented by the named individual at the time of entry.
All Memberships are valid for one year and there are no pro-rata refunds should you wish to terminate membership prior to its expiry. Renewal information will be sent in the post or emailed to you ahead of the Membership year.