Tendring Show: General Information
Essex County’s Premier Agricultural Event
Open and Closing Times
Gates open to the general public at 8.00am.
Showing Classes begin in the Main Ring at 8.00am.
Tradestands open from 9.30am until 6.00pm.
Gates to the Showground close at 6.00pm.
Directions to the Showground
The Tendring Showground is situated at Lawford House Park, Bromley Road, Lawford, Nr Manningtree, Essex.
Postcode for Satellite Navigation / Route Planner purposes:
CO11 2ND
There will be AA signs directing all traffic from the A120 and A137 and all public car parks will be clearly marked.
By Rail: Manningtree Railway station is a 20-minute walk from the Showground. For National Rail enquiries call 08467 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalexpress.com.
By Bus: Please check First Essex Buses Saturday Timetable. Routes via Manningtree on the A137 will go past the Showground. Visit www.firstgroup.com for details.
Find the Showground on Google Maps.
Parking Facilities
Parking is FREE. A forward disabled parking area is available for Blue Badge Holders.
Showground Plan
Download a plan of the Showground here.
Facilities for Disabled Visitors
There is disabled car parking available for Blue Badge Holders. Please show your Blue Badge as you arrive and you will be directed to the nearest Disabled Car Park.
Motorised scooters and wheelchairs are available for hire, before the Show, through Event Mobility. To reserve your scooter, visit www.eventmobility.org.uk or call on 01386 725391 (during office hours only).
Attendants cannot be provided but one companion is admitted onto the Showground free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability necessitates a carer.
All toilet blocks have facilities for disabled visitors.
Dogs
Please keep your dog on a fixed (non-retractable) lead at all times and be aware that dogs are not permitted in certain marquees and areas on the Showground.
First Aid
St John Ambulance will be in attendance all day.
Show Programmes
Programmes with pull-out Show Plans are available for purchase on the day of the Show from all the main gates.
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