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County Show

County Show special


County Show

This Saturday is the Nottinghamshire County Show

This year marks the 140th anniversary of the County Show on Saturday 10 May, so spread the word amongst your family and friends!

Enjoy a fun-filled day out with the family at Newark Showground and experience the best of farming, agriculture and rural life. There are plenty of attractions to visit like livestock, local food producers, craft stalls, countryside competitions, traders and more.

The weather forecast is looking good, setting the scene for a great day celebrating the best of our county. Its going to be a fun-packed day with something for the whole family to enjoy!

Hope to see you there.

Read about what's on at the show


Lots to do in the Community Zone

The George Stephenson Hall will once again become a Community Zone packed with interactive entertainment for all ages.

We are showcasing all the amazing work our services and our partners are offering the local community. Each stand will share their information in a fun way, using a game or a challenge so there is plenty to do and see.

Don't forget to grab loads of pictures and tag us in on social media @NottsCountyShow and @NottsCC

Here's just a taste of what you can see...


Notts Outdoors

Get active - conquer the climbing wall

Scale the heights of the climbing wall with Notts Outdoors for a fun challenge with great views across the showground. 

If you decide you enjoy climbing and exploring then check out Notts Outdoors after the show...

Notts Outdoors website


Right of Way

Meet Via East Midlands 

Meet the team from Via East Midlands who look after our highways. They will be out in force with advice on everything from rights of way, road safety to electric vehicle charging.

NottsHighways interactive

Electric vehicle

Electric vehicle (EV) charging closer to your home

Information on our on-street EV charging project, with goodies to giveaway (for adults and kids!), games and activities for children, and our own EV on display. 

Find out more about electric vehicle charging

County Show

Sit on a gritter!

One of the most popular attractions returns - the chance to meet a gritter driver and sit on a gritter.

We have to manage all weathers to keep you and our highways safe. 

Find out more about all weathers

Bikeability

Try our training cycle course

Young children will enjoy the Bikeability bikes and a little training cycle course delivered by this award-winning team. 

Find out more about Bikeability


Adoption East Midlands

You don’t have to be a parenting expert to adopt

Come and meet Adoption East Midlands. Join in crafts, meet an adopter and find out more about adoption.

The team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about adoption.

Find out more about adoption


Youth bus

Meet our youth workers

The mobile youth service will be showcasing one of its purpose-built youth clubs in a van with games, activities, and advice.  

Youth services website


Brooke Farm

Brooke Farm Employment Training Hub 

The team helps people with learning disabilities and autism gain skills and confidence that can lead to paid employment and a more independent future.

There's pot a plant and a chance to win a delicious hamper and afternoon tea for two! 

Brooke Farm website


LNRS

Visit the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) stand in the Countryside Zone

Find out about the new plan to support nature recovery action in Nottinghamshire and how you can get involved in the public consultation on the Draft Strategy.

Find out more about LNRS


Newark Tennis Club

Anyone for tennis? Or how about rugby?

If you are still feeling energetic then maybe test your tennis skills with Newark Tennis Club volunteers on their mini courts. Or join a coaching session with Nottingham Rugby.

Info on Newark Tennis Club

Info on Nottingham Rugby

If you'd rather watch then don't forget the Lexus Open in June in Nottingham and Wimbledon fortnight in July.

Lexus Nottingham Open tickets and information


Inspire

Meet the Inspire Culture Team

Come and be ‘Inspired’ by the county Inspire Libraries team with lots of fun games, arts and crafts ‘make and take’ activities, giant games, badge making, story area, happiness zone and selfie dressing up fun.

Find your nearest library


Live stage

Live performances on our community stage

Our large performance area has a range of acts including singing, music, dancing and circus skills.

Check the George Stephenson Hall for the latest listings - performances will start at 9.30am with singing, dancing and digital music from Portland College.

 

Performance times 

Organisation 

9.30 - 10.45

Portland College

10.45 - 11.00

NTU - Drumline

11.00 - 11.30

MF Dance & M2M chair exercise

11.30 - 12.00

Odwyer Academy Irish Dancing

12.00 - 12.30

Rock Choir

12.30 - 13.00

HAF Staples School of Dance

13.00 - 13.30

SoundLincs

13.30 - 14.00

HAF Circus Skills Show and have a go

14.00 - 14.30

Odwyer Academy Irish Dancing

14.30 - 15.00

The Boys Brigade

15.00 - 15.15

NTU - Drumline

15.15 -16.15

SoundLincs

16.15 - 16.45

Mansfield District Corps of Drums

 

Note: times may vary and be subject to change and should be used as a guide only.


Clipstone headstocks Mining and Military Museum

Meet Clipstone Headstocks Museum team

Sit in a 1940's military jeep, see vintage mining equipment such as lamps, helmets and picks or have a go on the cross trainer and generate electricity to light the lights.

Info on Clipstone Headstocks Museum

There will also be representatives from The National Holocaust Museum and a Nottinghamshire County Council VE Day and VJ Day 80 display.

Info on VE Day and VJ Day 80 


Tractor image

How do I get tickets/travel to the show?

Date: Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue
: Newark Showground, NG24 2NY
Gates open: 9am to 5pm

Adults ÂŁ19, Under 17s enter free - ticket required

Book tickets

Disabled visitors: carers are free if accompanied by a disabled adult purchasing a ticket.

Disabled parking is available - proof of eligibility required.

Dogs: welcome on short, non-retractable leads.

Read the visitor FAQs

We hope you enjoy your day!


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