Visitor Info
The next Northumberland County Show will be held on the Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012. At Tynedale Park, Corbridge, NE45 5AY
The show opens to the public at 9 am and closes at 6pm (some of the equine classes start at 8am - one gate will be open to the public from 8am to allow those wishing to enter early the opportunity to do so).
How to get to the show
The Northumberland County Show is held at Tynedale Park, Corbridge, NE45 5AY on the south side of the village of Corbridge - approximately 15 miles west of Newcastle and 4 miles east of Hexham.
THE SHOW WILL BE SIGNPOSTED BY THE AA (YELLOW) FROM THE A69 AND A68 TRUNK ROADS.
By Train - The nearest railway station is Corbridge, which is within 200 m of the site. This is on the Newcastle to Carlisle line. Train times can be found at www.northernrail.org or click here. All trains will stop at Corbridge and there are trains every 30 minutes from Newcastle Central Station. We hope to have extra carriages on the trains this year.
By Bus - Bus routes to Corbridge can be found on http://www.simplygo.com/our-services/ten
Family Visitors
Here are some additional tips that may help you to plan your day.
Baby Changing and breast feeding facilities are situated inside the Kids 1st marquee with the chill out area and children’s activities. Located adjacent to the fairground rides in area K. Marked on the map as the crèche and lost children marquee.
Come and join the Kids 1st team for lots of fun and games in the new family friendly chill out area. Fully qualified staff from Kids 1st will be at the marquee to provide soft play, arts and crafts and games. You can take time out from the show to feed and change your children and relax with them away from the summer sun. A feeding and changing area is available within the marquee.
Also the ideal spot to feed or change a baby in privacy and comfort.
We have numerous toilet blocks all over the Show - these are cleaned regularly.
The Northumberland County Show can be a long day for young children, there are many areas where you can sit and relax.
It wouldn't be the the Show without the chance to touch or stroke the animals - hand wash stations are provided where contact with livestock is allowed.
There are plenty of spots to picnic - make it that bit more special with some naughty but nice treats from our Food and Drink TASTE Event.
Wear comfy shoes! The County Show is a long day for little feet and comfy shoes are well advised
Thomas Cook are providing cash back, exhibitor on site banking, coin float facility and bureau de change service throughout the show. Please contact Maggie Townsend on 07801 417 214 for further information.
See Pictures From Previous Shows