Nottinghamshire County Show
Saturday 8 May 2027
Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire(NG24 2NY)
Nottinghamshire County Show kicks off the showing season at Newark Showground in Winthorpe: a one-day festival of the county's farming and countryside with more than 140 years behind it, staged by the county's agricultural society, a charity that champions farming in the region. Some 1,500 competitors bring beef cattle, pigs, goats, ponies and heavy horses, alongside floral art, home baking and growing, and farriers competing at shoeing. The Countryside Area has workshops, demonstrations and a family fun dog show; the Festival of Food gathers independent producers from Nottinghamshire and the wider Midlands, with music by the bandstand; and the Growing Hub in the Lady Eastwood Centre lets families try planting. General parking is free, and friendly dogs on a short lead are welcome.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 8 May 2027
Getting there
Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire (NG24 2NY for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live
Dog friendliness
2/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Notes
Dogs are welcome at Nottinghamshire County Show if they are friendly and kept on a short lead. They must not be tied up in any show area, including the trade stands, or left unaccompanied in vehicles, and dogs showing aggressive behaviour will be asked to leave. The show has a Family Fun Dog Show in the Countryside Area; ask the show for this year's timings, classes and how to enter. The show hasn't published rules for dogs in the marquees, food areas or livestock areas.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There is disabled parking by the purple gate, separate from the main car park. One carer goes free with each disabled adult buying a ticket (proof of caring status is required). The show has no mobility scooters to hire, but says many local companies do, and the Nottsbus On Demand vehicles serving the showground are described as fully accessible. The show hasn't published how the ground is underfoot or what accessible toilet provision there is, so phone 01636 705796 or email [email protected] before you come if you need to check.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nottinghamshire County Show 2027?
Nottinghamshire County Show is on Saturday 8 May 2027, with gates open from 9am to 5pm.
Where is Nottinghamshire County Show?
At Newark Showground, The Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY. The show describes the showground as at the A1, A46 and A17 road junction in Nottinghamshire, and says it is clearly signposted.
How do I get to Nottinghamshire County Show?
By car, the show asks you to use the A17 and follow the road signs for public parking; forward parking and disabled parking have their own signs. By train, Newark Northgate is about 75 minutes from London King's Cross on the East Coast Main Line, and Newark Castle links Lincoln with Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. The show says both stations are about a five-minute taxi ride from the showground. Newark Showground is also in the South Newark zone of Nottsbus On Demand, which the show says runs Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 2.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Is there parking at Nottinghamshire County Show?
General parking is free. Forward parking inside the showground costs £5 and can be bought in advance online. Disabled parking is separate from the main car park and is by the purple gate.
How much are tickets for Nottinghamshire County Show?
The show has not published admission prices for 2027 on its website. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, and one carer goes free with each disabled adult buying a ticket (proof of caring status is required).
Can I take my dog to Nottinghamshire County Show?
Yes. Dogs are welcome if they are friendly and kept on a short lead. They must not be tied up in any show area, including the trade stands, or left unaccompanied in vehicles, and dogs showing aggressive behaviour will be asked to leave. The show has a Family Fun Dog Show in the Countryside Area; ask the show for this year's timings, classes and how to enter.
Is Nottinghamshire County Show accessible?
There is disabled parking by the purple gate, separate from the main car park. One carer goes free with each disabled adult buying a ticket. The show has no mobility scooters to hire, but says many local companies do. The show has not published how the ground is underfoot or what accessible toilet provision there is, so phone 01636 705796 or email [email protected] before you come if you need to check.
What food and drink is there at Nottinghamshire County Show?
The Festival of Food brings together independent food and drink producers from Nottinghamshire and the Midlands, with live music at the bandstand. There is no cash point on site and no cash back, so bring cash if you need it; the show lists nearby cash points on its Visitors page.
What is on at Nottinghamshire County Show?
The show's attractions include competitions across livestock, farriery, floral arts, equine and Make, Bake and Grow; the Main Ring; the Countryside Area with workshops, demonstrations and the Family Fun Dog Show; the Festival of Food; the Community Zone; the Lady Eastwood Centre with floral displays and the Growing Hub; and a Farmers' Breakfast open to ticket holders. The 2027 programme has not been announced.
How do I book a trade stand or enter a competition at Nottinghamshire County Show?
The show says trade stand booking will open later in the year; it is aimed at local and regional businesses. Sponsorship packages are also on offer, starting from £150 plus VAT for class sponsorship. For trade, sponsorship or competition enquiries, phone the show office on 01636 705796 or email [email protected]. 2027 competition entry dates have not been published.
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