10 May 2025
Visitors

A fantastic day showcasing the best of farming, countryside and rural life

Here at the County Show, we are busy putting together an exciting line-up! Take a look below at what we have happening at this year's show... with more to come!

Show Map & Times

Get ready for show with our handy map!

Plan your day, see all the must-visit spots, and make the most of your time at the event. Don't miss out on anything!

Show map

Bus Shuttle

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 purple 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.

Bus Times Bus FAQ's

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, don’t miss the Sheep Show with sheep shearing demos and a 'Sheep Show Shuffle.’

Family Dog Show entry form

Main Ring

The Main Ring is action-packed with activity, including the sounds of revving engines from the Imps Motorcycle Display Team, Gun Dogs Displays, the Grand Parade and the return of everyone’s favourite, Notts YFC annual Lawnmower Race!

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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! 

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Competitions

The showing season starts here! 

Whether you compete every season, recently started or just wanted to give it a go, we have a competition for you!

Not forgetting our Floral Arts and Make, Bake & Grow competitions, where you can test out your skills.

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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

Non – vegetarian

Sandwiches - cheese & pickle, ham, salad & mustard, smoked salmon & cream cheese, cucumber & cream cheese. On a white farmhouse or seeded bloomer, Sausage roll, Cheese twist, Kettle crisps, Scones, Jam & clotted cream, Lemon cheesecakes, Double chocolate cake, Garnish & edible flowers.

 

Vegetarian   

Sandwiches - cheese & pickle, egg mayonnaise & cress, hummus, rocket & pesto, cucumber & cream cheese, Vegan Sausage roll, Cheese twist, Kettle crisps, Scones, Jam & clotted cream, Lemon cheesecakes, Double chocolate cake, Garnish & edible flowers.

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.

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 blue gate. Follow signs for disabled parking.

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.

Carers go free if accompanied by a disabled adult purchasing at ticket. If you are a carer to a disabled child, there must be at least one adult in your party purchasing a ticket to qualify. 

On arrival to the show, you will need to show proof that you are the carer, this can be any form of government documentation.

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

No refunds are given on the day of the show. Write into the show office after the show, where your request for a refund will be considered.

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.

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