Your visitor guide
What a good day looks like. Here's everything to know before you come, from parking to what to pack.
1. Getting there
The showground address works for most sat navs, but the road right outside is closed to traffic on show days, so follow the marshals once you're close.
- Newbury Showground, Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham RG18 9QZ
- Priors Court Road between Trentham Gate (Black) and Chapman Gate is closed to vehicles on both show days — watch for diversion signage as you approach rather than driving straight to the postcode
- Bike parking is available at every main gate
- Questions on the day? Call 01635 247 111 or email showassistant2@nadas.co.uk
2. Parking
Car parks are colour-coded and signed from the road — here's which one to aim for.
Paid & free. It's a big car park: paid parking is at the front, free parking is further back. An accessible parking bay is here too, near Chapman Gate.
Free park & ride. Leave the car on Oxford Road and hop the shuttle bus in.
Paid parking.
Paid parking, shared with exhibitor camping, off Blue Circle Gate.
Full showground map: car parks, gates, rings, first aid and toilets.
3. Tickets
Booking online is quicker on the gate and works out cheaper than paying on the day.
4. Highlights this year
A taste of what's on — see the full ring-by-ring timetable just below.
The 1909 Party
Staying on after the show closes on Saturday? The day keeps going with live bands, a DJ, food trucks and a fully stocked bar — open to every show visitor, no extra ticket needed.
JCB Dancing Diggers
Back for the first time since 1999 — choreographed routines from the diggers, set to music.
Grand Parade of Livestock
Champion cattle, sheep and pigs shown off in the ring with full commentary.
Hot Air Balloons
42nd year of the tradition — weather permitting, balloons launch as the show closes.
The Sheep Show
Nine breeds, nine theme songs, and a live shearing demonstration.
Mini Farm
Meet rescued sheep, goats and donkeys, with rides on offer around the zone.
Dogs Trust Dog Show
Fun classes from Golden Oldie to Waggiest Tail — enter yours on the day.
5. Timetable
The Main Ring headline acts, plus what's on in the other four rings — grouped by day.
Main Ring
Demonstration Ring
Countryside Ring
Show Theatre
Live Music
Main Ring
Demonstration Ring
Countryside Ring
Show Theatre
Live Music
Times are as printed in the show catalogue and may shift slightly on the day.
6. On the day
Information Tent
South-western corner of the Main Arena, by the Members Tent. Also the point of contact for lost property and lost children or vulnerable adults — tell any steward and they'll bring you here.
Cash & banking
A cash and banking facility is available at the end of Avenue A, near the Countryside Ring.
First aid
Provided by ACOS Medical, near the Food & Farming Zone and by the Equine Rings east of the Main Arena.
Toilets
Facilities for ladies, gentlemen and accessible use throughout the showground, marked on the map. A Mobiloo is on site between the Food & Farming Zone and the Countryside Area.
7. Accessibility
Mobility scooters & wheelchairs
Available to hire on site through Advanced Mobility — pre-book on 01274 297 777.
Facilities
Accessible toilets near the Red car park entrance; baby changing on Avenue V, near the livestock building.
Accessible viewing
A dedicated accessible viewing area is on Avenue C, between the grandstand seating.
Please note
Each grandstand is subject to fire regulations — please follow any requests from stewards.
8. Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a non-retractable lead and under control at all times, wearing a collar and tag with your details
- Welcome in the Food Hall too – not permitted in livestock lines or the livestock building
- Having any issues? Tell the nearest steward — they can call the on-site vet if needed
- Please never leave a dog in a car, even briefly
9. What to bring
- Sturdy, practical footwear — the showground is 145 acres of open grass
- A look at the forecast — the show goes ahead rain or shine
- A picnic if you fancy one — green spaces are open for picnicking, though benches are limited
- Leaving and coming back? Get a hand stamp from gate staff on your way out for free re-entry
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