Devon County Show - Showground Information

Opening Times

The Showground is open by 8.00am each day. Tradestands and Features are open from 9.00am until 6.30pm.  Credit card facilities are available at Brown, Green, White and Yellow entrances.

 

Parking

Friendly stewards guide you into the car park and many more are on hand in the Showground throughout the day to answer questions and help you find your way around.

Car parking is FREE. Shuttle buses operate from the overflow car parks to Show entrances.

Cycle parks have been installed at EACH entrance.

 

Getting to the show

Westpoint is just 3 minutes from junction 30 of the M5, at Exeter, providing direct access from London, Bristol and Plymouth. St. David's Station at Exeter provides direct rail links with all major centres in the UK.

Exeter Airport is just 5 minutes away and has regular flights to and from British and European airports; see map below for more detail

Travelling by bus or train

For information on bus timetables please ring Travel Line on 0871 200 2233.

For information on train timetables please ring 0845 748 4950.

 

Travelling by car

Before driving, why not check if there are any congestion problems at junction 30 of the M5.

Food & Drink

There are lots of places to eat and drink, in fact the Showground is bursting with the very best of local produce for you to taste, try and buy and at great prices. 

 

Public catering units are sited throughout the Showground and there are two picnic areas where families can relax and watch the world go by! 

 

Picnic Areas can be found near the Food & Drink Pavilion and alongside the Lady Clinton Ring. 

 

The Lime Tree Exhibitors' and Public Restaurant can be found opposite the Alpacas, Dairy Goats and Pigs features and is open on Show days from 6.00 am.

 

Bandstand 

For those who like listening to live music while relaxing the Bandstand is situated in the picnic area alongside the Lady Clinton Ring.

 

Cash Facilities

Thomas Cook Mobile Bank is located alongside the Show Secretary's Office in the centre of the Showground (Avenue K).  Look out for the Thomas Cook banking symbol on the map.

 

Children 

Baby changing facilities are available in the foyer of the Westpoint Hall. The Kiddi Caru Family Zone has both baby changing and feeding areas. This is sited opposite the Axe Racing and Woodland features. 

 

Dogs 

Unless you are exhibiting in the Dog Show, please leave your dogs at home. If it is essential to bring your dog to the Show, they must be on a fixed lead (non-retractable) the whole time and there will be restricted access to certain areas. Assistance dogs are exempt.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG(S) IN YOUR VEHICLE AS

YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR PROSECUTION

 

Church Service

A daily service will be held at 9.00 am on the Devon Churches Stand (Avenue L - near the Dog Show). 

 

First Aid & Emergency Services

The First Aid Centre is situated alongside the entrance to the Westpoint Hall and The Lime Tree Restaurant and opposite the pigs feature.

 

Shopmobility

Wheelchairs and scooters are available for hire, please book in advance with Newton Abbot Community Transport Association on 01626 335775 or email shopmo@newtonabbotcta.org.

Toilets and Hand Washing Facilities

Public toilet facilities are marked on the “You Are Here” plans sited throughout the Showground.   Public Toilets for the disabled can be found in the Westpoint Hall, alongside the Devon Churches Stand, the Metalwork Feature and at Green Entrance.

 

Viewing Area with wheelchair access/Public Grandstand 

The Sainsbury’s Ring has a viewing area with wheelchair access as well as a Public Grandstand.   The viewing area is situated opposite the Shoeing and Metalwork features and the Public Grandstand is alongside the main entrance into the Mole Valley Arena 

We hope you enjoy the Show!

This information is correct at the time of printing.