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Dorset County Show

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Dorset County Show

Taking place in Dorchester on the 6th to the 8th of September this great annual show includes events such as the Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team, Showjumping, Cookery Demos and much, much more.

Expect to see over 400 different tradestands at this year's Dorset County Show, selling everything from wellies to windows and tractors to truffles!

Dates

Dorset County Show 6 Sep 2008 - 7 Sep 2008

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult On The Gatefrom £12.00
Adult In Advancefrom £10.00
Seniors (65yrs+) On The Gatefrom £10.00
Seniors (65yrs+) In Advancefrom £8.00
Child (5-15yrs)free

Road Directions

The Show will be sign posted from the Dorchester Ring Road. If you are approaching Dorchester from Yeovil (A37), Wimborne (A35) or Wareham (A352) follow the yellow signs. The Dorchester Showground is approximately 1 mile from the town centre inside the Ring Road. Turn towards Dorchester Town Centre at the Kingston Maurward College roundabout and take the first right. The Showground is on the left.

Public Transport Directions

By Train

Dorchester has two railway stations (North and South) and the Showground is approximately 20 minutes walk from either, alternatively a bus service will be available from the stations on Show days

By Bus

A 'round robin' bus service will be available on Show days provided by First Buses. It will operate through Dorchester.

 Facilities

Event Facilities

  • Dogs Allowed

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside - The Show is approximately 1 mile from Dorchester town centre.
  • Outdoor Event

Accessibility

  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - A stand for mobility scooters is located in the Disabled Parking Area. The cost for hiring a scooter is £10 a day, and they must be booked in advance by calling 01305 781122.
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors - There are disabled toilets situated at two points on the Showground. One is by Gate 1 and the other by the entrance to the Show from the car parks.

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

 Contact Info

Dorset County Show
The Dorchester Showground
Nr Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester
Dorset

Tel: 01305 264249
Email
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