The Show Season Starts here!

The gates open at 9am and close at 5pm.

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.

Forward parking at the show costs £5, and can be purchased prior to the day at: Nottinghamshire County Show

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.

Newark Showground is now on a bus route and the service provider is 'Nottsbus On Demand'. Please check the following link to see how to access this service. The Showground is in the South Newark zone. https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/travel-notts/travelling-by-bus/nottsbusondemand

By Car:

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.

By bus:

The South Newark Zone (Z5) operates Monday to Saturday between 9:30am and 2:30pm (excluding bank holidays). Our vehicles are fully accessible and can accommodate those with mobility needs.

The evening service provides residents and visitors on demand access to leisure and entertainment facilities that the South Newark Zone has on offer.

Please find more information here: South Newark Zone | Nottinghamshire County Council

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.

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. Carer tickets are only available until 23.59pm on 30th April 2026.

To book a carer ticket, one of the following documents need to be uploaded:

• Allowance book or letter confirming entitlement to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

• Attendance Allowance or Carer’s Allowance Letter of Award

• Incapacity Benefit books or confirmation letter of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or confirmation letter

• Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) or BD8

Tickets can only be downloaded once the document has been approved by the event organisers.

We don’t have any mobility scooters at the showground, but many local companies do. One being ‘able world’ in Newark - 01636 703598

Yes, you can become a member for the current show by upgrading your entrance ticket to a membership at the information point.

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. 

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

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 on e-mail, please contact our office - 01636 705796.

Please contact the office now.

Pay for a normal admission ticket at the gate then come to the information point 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 £35.00 per person.

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 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.