Countryside Area
Experience fun countryside activities, workshops, demos, displays, and a family dog show. Get close to animals in the 'Farmyard & Friends' yard, with White Post Farm and mini donkeys! Plus, so much more!
Kids Resource Pack
This pack is designed to help teachers and parents get young people (4-11) involved and get excited about the upcoming show, as well as, to help educate them on farming and the countryside.
You will find lots of information about the Nottinghamshire County Show and farming, along with a host of activities and competitions to help support their understanding, and raise awareness and interest in agriculture, farming and rural life!
Main Ring
An action-packed line up for visitors to enjoy and watch at the heart of the show, including new for this year, Squibb Freestyle, where Jamie and his team of motorcross riders perform breathtaking jumps and stunts mid-air! Full line up coming soon.
Community Zone
Bringing Nottinghamshire communities closer together. A hub for various activities, showcasing county-wide groups, performers, bands, and musicians to entertain visitors all day long.
Festival of Food
Food, shopping and music what’s not to love? Get your tastes buds tingling with tastes of the countryside!
Enjoy carefully selected independent food and drink producers Nottinghamshire and the Midlands has to offer, all while enjoying live music next to our bandstand!
Competitions
The showing season starts here!
We have all sorts of competitions running on the day from livestock to farriery, floral arts and equine. Why not get involved and enter our ‘Make, Bake & Grow’ competition - featuring budding bakers, growers, gardeners, preserve makers, woodworkers of all ages. These competitions are open to all!
Lady Eastwood Centre
A bustling area with floral displays, the ‘Growing Hub’, where families can have a go at planting and growing and the ‘Make, Bake & Grow’ section, ideal if you’re a budding baker, grower or gardener.
Afternoon Tea for Two
Treat yourself to a delicious selection of freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and finger sandwiches. Bring a picnic blanket, sit by the Main Ring and enjoy the action-packed lineup while you indulge!
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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.
Vectare transport are running a 16-seater shuttle bus service throughout the day. Please note, the shuttle bus is limited on space and will be based on a first come first served basis.
· Bus Stop and pick up at the Showground will be located outside blue gate.
· Adult day bus ticket - £4.00
· Under 19 bus ticket - £2.50
· Group of 4 - £9.00
· Day tickets, for anyone with a valid ENCTS pass - £2.50
Vectare transport is running this service independently of Nottinghamshire County Show and any enquiries will need to be directed to them.
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.
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