Show Info

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Parking at the show is free of charge. Please use the post code SP7 9PL. When near the show please follow the yellow signs for Public Parking. Free Shuttle buses run from both Gillingham and Shaftesbury on the days of the show. You can view the route and the timetable here.

FAQ

To access your bookings, log in using your email address. If you have lost your ticket or the original email, you can request to have it resent to you.

Please click here to request your lost ticket.

Yes ­ – although they must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the Livestock areas or Horticultural Marquee. Please note that all ‘banned breeds’ are not permitted on the showground.

No, Tickets are valid for either day of the show. You can also purchase a two day ticket if you wish to enter both days of the show.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to the show, although there’s lots of delicious food and beverage options available all over the show site for you to taste.

An Essential Companion Ticket is available at the same time as tickets are purchased. 

  • Go onto the ‘Buy Tickets’ 
  • Please purchase a ticket for the disabled visitor
  • Add an essential companion ticket to your basket
  • At this time you will be asked to provide PIP information
  • Tickets can be downloaded once the PIP has been approved

The showground has some hard standing routes but is generally all grass so please bear this in mind. Every bank of loos has accessible loo facilities.

Gazebos and parasols aren’t permitted at the side of the Main Ring or Turnpike Ring. Umbrellas are of course permitted. 

Virtually every bar, stalls and ride accepts card however we recommend bringing some cash too as some card machines on site rely on good mobile internet reception which isn’t always guaranteed. We also have an ATM on site if you do forget your cash for that must have purchase.

Yes there is disabled parking at the front of all four of our car parks. Please display your council issued blue badge for entry into this section of our car parks.

You can buy tickets from this website, by clicking on the red button above. 

Yes, we partner with Advanced Mobility where you can hire a mobility scooter. 

You can either do this by clicking here, or by calling 01274 297777.

Yes, both a Show Guide and a Catalogue are available on show days. We also publish a pre-show guide you can find the 2025 show guide here.

Yes, there’s lot of water points all around the site. 

Yes, just get your hand stamped by gate staff when you exit for re-entry. 

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