What will I find to enjoy at the show?

The list is actually endless – there’s just about everything you can imagine:

A wide variety of tents containing Food Exhibitors, the Derbyshire Women’s Institute, Rabbit Tent, Cavy (Guinea pig) tent, Pigeons and Poultry, a colourful Floral Art and Horticulture tent, Crafts and Rural Crafts including demonstrations. We hold a Premier Dog Show licensed by the Kennel Club.

Magnificent cattle, sheep and shire horses in their own section. Horses of all descriptions plus showjumping in a separate ring.

All day long in our Main Ring and Events Rings there are acts which will amaze you.

Children's entertainments, rides and amusements.

Vintage Cars, Motorcycles, Engines and Vintage Tractors have separate sections where you can view the vehicles close up.

Is there any parking?

There is ample FREE parking at the site.

Are there any places to eat?

There is an array of places to eat, from burger bars, to organic food stalls, Ice cream sellers to Pie shops. You are welcome to bring your own picnics too!

Can I bring my dog to the show?

By all means, dogs are allowed at the show but must be under control and on a short leash at all times.

What time does the show start?

The Show starts at 8.00am and closes at around 5.30pm.

How do I get to the show?

Please see our map under “How to find us”    Showground Postcode DE72 3EP

Is there free transport to the show?

A bus runs at frequent intervals on show day.

The service commences at the Derby Bus Station (open stands at far end of Bus Station) at 10am and runs hourly until 3pm. 

A return service to Derby runs from

Elvaston Castle from 12.30pm and again runs hourly until 5.30pm

A service will commence from

Ilkeston (outside the Co-op Regency Suite) at 9.30am and will stop at

Kirk Hallam (St. Norbert Drive) 9.40am;

Sandiacre (Red Lion) 9.50am;

Long Eaton Job Centre 10am;

Draycott (The Green) 10.10am arriving at

Elvaston at 10.20am.

A service will also be available from

Long Eaton Job Centre at 12noon;

Draycott (The Green) 12.10pm, arriving at

Elvaston 12.20pm. 

A return service to Ikleston runs from

Elvaston Castle at 4pm arriving in

Ilkeston at 4.50pm. 

A return service to Long Eaton will run at 5.50pm.

A service will also run from

Sainsburys (Osmaston Park Road) at 11am and 1pm

with return journeys at 3.10pm and 5.10pm. 

The service will be via Allenton (The Shops), Chellaston (Maple Drive School) and Chellaston (High Street).

Will I be able to find somewhere to sit down?

Numerous places - Seats are provided all around the main ring plus next to our public catering facilities and we have covered seating areas for the public- one of which is well placed to listen to the music from the brass band while you enjoy your food and your feet enjoy a well earned rest.

Is there a "Lost Children" facility at the show?

We have a Lost Children facility in the General Secretary's marquee.

What facilities are there for disabled people?

We have looked at the question of facilities for our disabled visitors very carefully. Parking is reserved for a large number of disabled visitors adjacent to the bridge into the showground in the Blue Car Park (See map). We would, however, recommend that visitors arrive before 11.00am in order to get a parking place close to the showground entrance.
The bridge entering the park has been surfaced with wheelchair friendly covering to aid access.

Please note, however, that the showground is an agricultural field and, as such, the surface may be uneven. Please take every care as you enjoy the show.

Please contact our General Secretary if you have any further specific questions about disabled facilities.