Visitor Information
The Royal Cheshire County Show ground is situated at Tabley, near Knutsford on the A556, approximately 1.5 miles from Junction 19 of the M6.
Have a look through the sections below for visitor information – if you have any questions which we don’t answer here please just get in touch with
the Show Office on 01565 650200 or email info@royalcheshireshow.org
Opening Times and Gate Access
The Royal Cheshire County Show is open on Show Days from Tuesday 17th June 8am – 10pm & Wednesday 18th June 8am – 6pm.
Getting here using sat nav
The postcode for you to enter in to your Sat Nav is WA16 0JJ.
Caravan & Motorhome
Cash Machines
Cash 4 Events operates a cash dispensing service. This can be found on the corner of the Main Ring, next to the Grandstand.
Dogs
Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs to the show as long as they are kept on a lead and remain under control. Owners are also responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
Disabled Visitors
To help visitors with mobility difficulties, plus accompanying friends and family, a free and frequent minibus shuttle service operates from just off the Pickmere Car Park en-route to the pay points and takes visitors right into the heart of the showground. Visitors who wish to make use of this service must enter the showground through Gate 7 in Pickmere Lane only. These vehicles, staffed by fully trained drivers and attendants are fitted with tail-lifts for wheelchair access.
As from 2023, carer tickets no longer need to be arranged in advance. However, all visiting guests except for the carer require a purchased entry ticket which are available online here.
Carers can now gain free entry on the day, so that one carer will be able to enter The Royal Cheshire County Show when accompanying a guest who cannot cope without their support.
To gain free entry for the carer on the day of your visit to the Show, you will need to present one of the following forms of documentation at the gate:
- Allowance Book or Letter confirming Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
- Attendance Allowance or Carer’s Allowance letter of award
- Incapacity Benefit books or confirmation letter
- Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) or BD8
First Aid
This is provided by the St. Johns Ambulance Service and North West Ambulance Services. First aid posts are situated between the Main Ring and Shire Ring, adjacent to the Show Jumping Ring and near the Flower/WI Marquee.
Mobility Scooters and Wheelchair Hire
Event Mobility is delighted to be providing electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for the use of disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors at the show.
To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair you can book on line at www.eventmobility.org.uk, print out an advance booking form from the website or contact the office on 01386 725391 to request a form to be posted to you.
Please be aware that advance bookings cannot be made by phone.
Please note: this service is only available from the Tabley Car Park which is accessed via Gate 1, Flittogate Lane, off the A556. Follow Sat Nav WA16 OHJ for this location only.
https://www.eventmobility.org.uk/book-your-scooter/royal-cheshire-show
Lost and Found Children
Lost children will be dealt with by the St. John Ambulance Service. If a child (or other vulnerable person) is found, or reported lost, immediate contact should be made with St. John Ambulance Service or any show steward, show security or the police and St John Ambulance personnel will make their way to you. Once reported people should wait until St. Johns or the police arrive.
Toilets
Toilets are situated all around the Showground. Facilities for disabled visitors are also available at these points.
Catering and Bars
More information will be available as soon as we have it.
Recycling
The Royal Cheshire County Show is fully committed to managing its impact on the natural environment whenever and wherever practicably possible.
We are fully aware that The Royal Cheshire County, as a very popular event, generates vast amounts of litter waste. However, we are proud to work with the Nick Brookes Group, which handle our various waste streams, to ensure we have a zero amount of waste going to landfill each year.
This is achieved by choosing not to attempt to segregate waste at source (at the show), which can prove problematic, but with all waste collected on site being taken to a local recycling centre and sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable waste streams. We are currently working on an 80% recycled percentage, with the remaining 20% being used as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) to generate energy.
We also encourage all suppliers to The Royal Cheshire County Show to reduce their impact on the natural environment in anyway practicably possible.
Hand Washing
It is recommended that anyone coming into direct contact with animals should wash immediately afterwards and in particular before eating. Hand sanitising points will be available around the Showground.
Information Points
Information can be obtained from the Show Office in the Members Area and various information points throughout the showground.
Baby Changing
Facilities for changing and feeding babies are kindly provided by the Mother’s Union. Their marquee is situated close to the entrance to the Members Enclosure at the rear of the pond.
Photography
Please be aware that photographs and film will be taken throughout the showground for broadcast, publicity and marketing purposes. The Society will only use such material to promote and publicise The Royal Cheshire County Show, and will not pass on or sell to third parties. Where possible, in the event of photography of a child, parent/guardian permission will be requested. For any specific questions relating to our photography policy please contact us by email.
Press Information
All press enquiries should be directed to hello@belladesign.co.uk. A dedicated press tent will be manned on both days of the Show. For Press Pass applications click here.
Tradestands
For all information regarding trade stands at this year’s Show please contact the Show office on info@royalcheshireshow.org or call 01565 650200. Alternatively, visit our Trade Stands page click here.
Cancelled Bookings
Lost, Forgotten or Unused Badges/Tickets – No duplicate can be issued or any refund made in respect of any lost, forgotten or unused admission tickets or members’/guest badges. Refunds will only be considered in extreme circumstances and will be dealt with on a case by case basis. Please contact Gill Holden at the Show office for more information: gholden@royalcheshireshow.org
