Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD
The Showground is situated on the A518 Stafford to Uttoxeter approximately 3 miles from Stafford. Drivers from either the North or South using the M6 motorway should exit at junction 14 and follow the signs for the County Showground.
The Showground is just 4 miles from Stafford Railway Station. The station is situated on the West Coast Main Line offering a direct service to London Euston with a journey time of approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. It also offers direct services to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Liverpool and Scotland. There is a bus link from the station to the Showground as well as a taxi rank.
Airports – Birmingham International Airport is about 45 minutes from the Showground and both Manchester and East Midlands airports can be reached in little more than an hour.
TICKETS ARE E-TICKETS ONLY AND MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT. Please register to the waitlist in to be the first to receive a notification for tickets on sale.
Saturday 18th September: 9:00am – 17:00pm
Sunday 19th September: 9:00am – 17:00pm
There are 4,000 free car parking spaces on-site. We recommend early arrival to ensure a good spot.
Festival programme are available at the entrance for £2 each. Arrive early to ensure you are able to pick up a copy.
To support youth participation, Under 13 years can enter FREE with a full paying adult, each child is required to have a e-ticket in order to gain entry into the event.
Available for: Over 65 and Students
The VIP tickets are strictly limited. To ensure you get the chance to secure a ticket, we advise to sign up to our newsletter for the announcement of tickets on sale.
Hooked! is pleased to operate a scheme to provide one complimentary entry ticket for any adult unable to attend unaided. A DEDICATED LINE WILL BE LIVE ONCE TICKETS GO ON SALE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET.
Supporting Documentation
All free Carer/Personal Assistant tickets require evidence of supporting documentation. This is mandatory in order for the Carer ticket to be issued.
Please provide evidence of at least one of the following (photo copies, scanned copies or pictures on your phone are fine);
Middle or Higher Rate DLA for care and/or mobility Receipt of personal independence payment (PIP) Evidence of being severely sight impaired Recognised assistance dog ID card
This facility is designed to allow any adult that is unable to otherwise attend Hooked! to have free access for their Carer or Personal Assistant. We are afraid the carer scheme does not extend to children as they must be accompanied by an adult to attend the event.
Only assistance dogs are permitted at Hooked!
For lost property please visit the Organisers’ Office.
If your items are not found whilst at the event, please email hello@hookednationalfishingshow.co.uk as your belongings may have been handed in.
There are multiple First Aid points located around the site. Exact locations of First Aid points will be made available nearer to the event
The grounds are fully accessible. Unisex Disabled toilet facilities are available inside Bingley Hall adjacent to the Barn Shop, A passenger lift within Bingley Hall affords disabled visitors access to the balcony.
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