VISITOR INFORMATION

Here is some useful information if planning to join us at the 2023 Dorset County Show!

Book early to receive the best value. Click here to book. See below for Ticket Enquiries.

TRAVEL INFORMATION: 

Parking at the County Show is free of charge. Use the postcode DT2 7SD. What3Words: says.ballparks.convey

When near the Show, please follow the yellow road signs for Public Parking. The County Show road signs will begin a few miles out from the County Show. 

You can also walk to the Show from Dorchester using the Greys Bridge and Blue Bridge Footpaths. 

 

2023 Adult Ticket Prices:

Tier 4 | Show Week Advance: £21  | Ends 1st September

Tier 5 | Show Weekend: £23


Children go FREE! 

Children under 16 years of age enter the Show for Free.


Campsite

£48.00 for the duration: Friday 1st – Monday 3rd September 2023. The campsite has an elsan point, portaloos and standpipes. There are no electrical nor water hook ups. Trailer Toilets and Showers are a few minutes walk away from the Campsite field. 


If you booked your ticket online and it has not been received then firstly check your spam mail. If not located, simply click here and enter your email address for the booked ticket to be resent. 

Click here for Ticket FAQs‘.

If you could not find what you were looking for, simply click here to make a ticket enquiry. 

Yes! Well behaved dogs on non-extendable leads are welcome at the Show but will not be permitted within Food Halls nor Animal Areas. 

You can book a Mobility Scooter from Wheels for Freedom on 01202 670450 or online via www.wheelsforfreedom.org.uk

Please book early to avoid disappointment! 

If an adult visitor requires full time care or personal assistant, a complimentary ticket is available upon purchase of a full price adult ticket. Proof of carer status will be requested on entry. 

Carer tickets are only available on the gate, and must enter with the adult visitor they are caring for. 

Visit the Trade Stand page of the website for booking details. 

Yes, camping is available at the Show at a cost of £48 for the weekend. 

Once you are 16 years old, you will be required to purchase an Adult Ticket into the Show. 

Gates open at 08:30 and close at 18:00. 

No. There is no bus service to and from the Show. 

Yes. Car Parking is free. Please use the postcode DT2 7SD and once nearby follow the yellow roadsigns. 

You can leave the Show and re-enter on the same day. You must get a stamp at the gate as you leave the Show. If you do not get a stamp you will not be able to re-enter the Show. 

No, Tickets are valid for either Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd September 2023 but only one day. 

Please bring cash, while some traders take card many will not. 

While there is a cash point onsite, we advise planning ahead and bringing cash.

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