FAQ’S

The next Orsett Show is Saturday 7th September 2024 from 9.00am to 5.00pm

You can read a short history of the Show by visiting the Show History page. If you have any photos taken at the Show in years gone by we would be delighted to add them to the website. Please send them via email to secretary@orsettshow.co.uk with as much information as you have, and we will add them on.

Please go to the Map page for directions by car and bus.

There’s free parking for hundreds of cars at the Show Ground.

Online:
Adult Ticket (17+) : £16.00

Concession Ticket (61+): £13.00

Child Ticket (16 and Under): £0.00

Gate:
Adult Ticket (17+) : £18.00

Concession Ticket (61+): £15.00

Child Ticket (16 and Under): £0.00

Concessions are as follows: Age concession 61.  Disabled person accompanied by Carer – Carer free (must have ID).

Yes, there are free Disabled parking spaces for Blue Badge holders in the main car park, close to the large Tents.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to offer mobility scooter hire at this year’s Show.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please note that the grass is very bumpy in places, and it can be quite hard work pushing an adult in a manual wheelchair. Smaller mobility scooters can just about cope, but larger ones make easy work of it.

Dogs are very welcome, as long as they are kept on a lead. They will have a lovely day out!

Yes. There are a large number of refreshment outlets selling everything from fresh fruit smoothies to cups of tea, and from fish & chips to hog roasts. There’s something for everyone, and because there are so many food stalls the queues are never too long. There is also a picnic area if you would like to take your own food and drink, as well as a beer tent.

Yes, there are luxury porta-loo toilets available for men, women and the disabled, which are very clean and pleasant to use. There are also baby changing facilities.

There is a small tent which also offers facilities for mothers to change and feed their babies. You are very welcome to use this free of charge. Nappies and wipes are available for emergencies.

Yes, you can book a Trade Stand, however all information regarding booking a stand will be released as soon as it is available.

Yes, you can book a Craft Stall, however all information regarding booking a stall will be released as soon as it is available.

Please just contact either the Trade Stand controller or the Craft Stand controller via the Trade Stand page or the Craft Stand page, tell them about the things you wish to sell and they will be able to advise you.

All residents are welcome to take part in the Orsett Show. You are very welcome to enter a cake, a photograph, some honey, preserves, needlework, art or handicrafts into the Show to show off your skills. Entry forms will be available on our Hobbies and Handicrafts page when we are ready to start the process, or you will find them in the Orsett Show Schedule booklet, which is available in local shops and post offices.

All residents, allotment owners and local farmers are welcome to take part in the Orsett Show. You are very welcome to enter vegetables, fruit, flowers and wine, or make a floral display at the Show. Entry forms will be available on our Horticultural page when we are ready to start the process, or you will find them in the Orsett Show Schedule booklet, which is available in local shops and post offices.

Schools have their very own tent at the Orsett Show. If you contact us via the Schools page you will be able to arrange for your School to set up their own display of work at the Show.

To comply with the Government Ban on smoking in public places, smoking is not permitted in any of the Marquees or Tents on the Showground.

Yes, just email us on secretary@orsettshow.co.uk and we will be able to point you in the right direction.