Travel Info & FAQs

Staffordshire County Showground

Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD

Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September 2027 · 9am–5pm both days

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Positioned in the heart of England, the Showground is easily reached by road, rail or air.

Getting here

By car

The Showground sits on the A518 Stafford to Uttoxeter road, about 3 miles from Stafford. Coming from north or south on the M6, leave at junction 14 and follow signs for the County Showground.

4,000 free parking spaces on site. Arrive early for the best spot.

By rail

Stafford Station is 4 miles away, on the West Coast Main Line. London Euston is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes direct, with direct services also from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Liverpool and Scotland.

There's a bus link and a taxi rank at the station.

By air

Birmingham International is around 45 minutes away. Manchester and East Midlands are both a little over an hour.

Tickets & entry

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are e-tickets only and must be booked in advance — there are no tickets available on the gate.

Join the waitlist to be first to hear when they go on sale.

What are the opening times?

Saturday 18 September 2027: 9am – 5pm
Sunday 19 September 2027: 9am – 5pm

Do children need a ticket?

Under-13s go free with a full-paying adult, but each child still needs their own e-ticket to get in. Please book theirs at the same time as yours.

Are concession tickets available?

Yes — for over-65s and students.

What about VIP tickets?

VIP tickets are strictly limited. Sign up to the newsletter so you hear the moment they go on sale.

On the day

Is there parking?

4,000 free spaces on site, included with your ticket. We'd recommend arriving early.

Can I get a festival programme?

Programmes are available at the entrance for £2. They cover exhibitor locations, demo times and stage schedules — worth picking one up on your way in, and they do run out.

Can I bring my dog?

Assistance dogs only.

Where's first aid?

There are several first aid points around the site, clearly signposted. Exact locations will be confirmed nearer the event.

I've lost something — what do I do?

Head to the Organisers' Office, where everything handed in is logged and held.

If it doesn't turn up before you leave, email hello@hookednationalfishingshow.co.uk — it may have been handed in after you'd gone.

Access & assistance

Is the venue accessible?

The grounds are fully accessible. Unisex accessible toilets are inside Bingley Hall, next to the Barn Shop, and a passenger lift in Bingley Hall gives access to the balcony.

If you have specific requirements, get in touch before the event and we'll make sure you're looked after.

Do you offer carer tickets?

We provide one complimentary entry ticket for any adult who is unable to attend unaided.

Verification is handled online by See Tickets as part of booking. You'll be asked to upload evidence of at least one of the following — a photo, scan or photocopy is fine:

  • Middle or Higher Rate DLA for care and/or mobility
  • Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Evidence of being severely sight impaired
  • A recognised assistance dog ID card

Once it's approved, your carer ticket is issued with your order — there's nothing to bring on the day.

The scheme is for adults who couldn't otherwise attend. It doesn't extend to children, as under-18s must be accompanied by an adult in any case.

Planning your day? Our Show Facilities page covers food, Wi-Fi, Shop 'n' Drop and everything else on site. Worth knowing: there are no ATMs at the venue, so bring cash if you'd rather not pay by card.

Still stuck? We're happy to help.

Contact the team