The Fair is open from 9.30am - 5.00pm.

The Castle postcode is DT9 5NR. Once in the vicinity of Sherborne please look out for the blue directional road signs which will direct you to the car parks. There is ample free car parking. Alternatively, you are welcome to walk or cycle.

The Find Us page has further details.

Tickets are available on the day at the entry gates.
Payment can be by cash or card and all major cards are accepted.

Would you like to be a VIP visitor for the day?
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These will be on sale for £1.00 on the day at the entrances and include a timetable of the shows and a fair map.

An ATM for cash withdrawals is located next to the Show Office, overlooking the Main Ring.

There are a variety of attractions at the Fair. Some are free, while others will have a small charge.

Food stands are located around the showground, offering a range of food and drink. You are also very welcome to bring a picnic. Picnic benches are available.

Baby and toddler feeding and changing facilities are available.
You will find the tent next to the Show Office, overlooking the Main Ring. A discrete area for breastfeeding, along with changing mats, hand gel, nappies/wipes/bags for disposal and hot water.

The First Aid post is located near to the Food Court. Roving patrols will also be on duty across the showground.

Temporary toilet units, including disabled, are situated throughout the showground.

Lost and found property is collected and recorded in the Show Office, overlooking the Main Ring.

The lost and found point is next to the Show Office, overlooking the Main Ring.

The Fair welcomes well-behaved dogs and responsible owners. Dogs must be kept on short, fixed leads and owners are expected to clean up after their animals. Restrictions to some areas/marquees may be in place, eg, food or livestock areas. Please do not leave your dog in your car. There is a dog show and a fun scurries competition and both can be entered on the day.

Adult disabled visitors must pay for their own entrance ticket but are entitled to one free entry for a registered/full-time carer. Please have your supporting documentation with you in case you are asked to show this to the ticket checkers. Children 16 and under do not qualify for a free carer ticket.

Near the entrance and disabled parking you will find Rapid Mobility who are hiring electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs for the day. They will be available between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.

Scooters must be booked in advance. Please telephone 01305 759800 to book and pay for your scooter. Phone lines are open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 9-4 Saturday; closed Sunday. The hire cost is £40 per electric scooter and £30 per wheelchair. Scooters are booked on a first-come-first-served basis. Bookings will close at mid-day on Saturday 24th May, subject to scooter availability.

Disabled visitors can park in a designated area at the front of the car park. Please have your blue badge clearly displayed in your front windscreen (or have a passenger hold it up) so that the car parking staff can direct you to the front of the car park.

Disabled visitors can access all areas of the Fair. On entering the showground please take a moment to study the site map to determine the most suitable routes around the Fair for your particular needs.

A Vehicles for Change will be available at the Fair with hoist, adult-sized changing table and everything else that you would expect to find in a fully accessible toilet. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. The Vehicles for Change is located next to the pedestrian gate at the front of the disabled parking area in the main car park.

If you would like to find out more, please visit www.revolootion.org.uk.

Please note that whilst the Vehicles for Change attendant will know how all the unit equipment works and may advise on its use, they are not available to offer any personal care to users of the facilities. Thank you.