General

Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 June 2024.

The gates open at 7.00am both days, last entry is 7.00pm on Day 1 and 5.00pm on Day2. All tradestands are open from 8.00am on both days.

• You can buy e-tickets online here and print them off at home or use the QR code provided.
• Buy your tickets on the gates on Show days at full price.

Royal Norfolk Show is run and managed by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. 

As a charity, the RNAA aims to help educate young people and adults, and to bring people and business together through a range of inspiring events, including the Royal Norfolk Show, to promote a better understanding of food, farming and the countryside.

Yes anyone can join the Association, membership includes entry to both days of the Show and forward parking, it is valid for 1 year from the 1 January to the 31 December. For prices and more benefits of becoming a member, click here. 

The Show office can be found on Sixth Drive & President’s Avenue. It’ss open from 7am-8pm (7pm on Thursday). Visit the Show Office if you require any assistance, or to upgrade and become a member of the RNAA to take advantage of annual membership benefits.

There will be no cash machines available onsite. We therefore encourage visitors to bring cash or to pay via card. The nearest cash machine is at Sainsbury’s Longwater Retail Park.

Dogs are welcome at the Royal Norfolk Show provided they are kept on a lead at all times and litter disposed of in the special bins provided.

Dogs. except for guide dogs, are not allowed though in any eating areas and areas dedicated to food and drink such as the Adnams Food and Drink Experience and the Mysabar food area.

Dogs are very welcome in animal areas, but cannot enter livestock marquees or buildings.

Please, please, please do not leave dogs in cars.

During the show, please report any lost property to the Show Office. The Show Office can be found on Sixth Drive & President’s Avenue. Alternatively, please ring the office on 01603 748 931.

A quiet area available for prayer and reflection is located at Stand 224 on Avenue 8. There is morning prayer each show day in the marquee at 8.45am. The Show Church Service will take place on Wednesday at 2.30pm on the members bandstand. Everyone is welcome.

Free covered grandstand seating is available at the Grand Ring (on the eastern side, Avenue 9), the Busseys Ring and Westover Ring. This is available on a first come, first served basis and we unfortunately cannot reserve seats.

We do everything we can to ensure you have a safe, secure and enjoyable experience at the Royal Norfolk Show, whether you are attending as a visitor or taking part.
An active security plan is in operation at the show. We do reserve the right to search your bags upon entry. We work closely with the police and have a range of measures to help keep you safe. These include our trained security teams, bag searches and K9 units, as well as other measures which are not so visible.
Our event stewards and control room are always on the lookout for those who need assistance, so don’t be surprised if they pop up and say hello.
If you see anything unusual, trust your instincts and report it immediately to one of our many stewards, security team or police officers.

Norfolk Police have welcomed the plans for this year’s Royal Norfolk Show as they look forward to policing it.

Location Medical Services Ltd will have several first aid units across the showground and are indicated on the Show map.

There is also a Medical Centre near the MacGregor Building, next to the Show Office.

E-scooters or any other form of motorised transport other than mobility scooters is prohibited.

During the show, please report any lost property to the Show Office. The Show Office can be found on Sixth Drive & President’s Avenue. Alternatively, please ring the office on 01603 748 931.

All toilet blocks on the showground have disabled toilet facilities. RevoLOOtion, a changing facility with a hoist, is also available on the south side of the Jack Read toilets next to the Grand Ring.
Forward parking is offered in all main car parks for Blue Badge holders. Please show your Blue Badge to stewards upon arrival.
The Rotary Club of Norwich offers a car park buggy service. They will be available at Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Gates
and will be able to take visitors from the various car parks to
the main gates. They will also be running a Buggy Bus Service. Bus stops can be seen on the show map. Should you require a lift, please head to the nearest bus stop.
Electric scooters and wheelchairs can be hired from Advanced Mobility Solutions. Bookings must be made in advance. For further information please contact the Show office.

We encourage all visitors to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals and before eating. Handwashing facilities are available in all toilet blocks.

Smoking and vaping is not permitted in any marquee, building or in any of the livestock and equine areas across the showground.
Please be considerate of others if you choose to smoke in outside catering areas.

Dogs are welcome at the Royal Norfolk Show provided they are kept on a lead at all times and litter disposed of in the special bins provided.

Dogs. except for guide dogs, are not allowed though in any eating areas and areas dedicated to food and drink such as the Adnams Food and Drink Experience and the Mysabar food area.

Dogs are very welcome in animal areas, but cannot enter livestock marquees or buildings.

Please, please, please do not leave dogs in cars.

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled section of every toilet block on the showground.
There is a separate baby changing facility at the Jack Read toilets adjacent to the Grand Ring.

Child tagging is available inside all main entrance gates and is staffed by the Lions Club International.
Children, vulnerable adults and dogs can be tagged with a Guardian Angels wristband where there is space for a contact phone number to be written to help get in touch with parents or guardians in case of loss.

If you lose a child or vulnerable person during the show, please inform a steward or member of staff will radio through to our event control room. Lost children and vulnerable adults will be taken to the Show Office, which can be found on Sixth Drive & President’s Avenue.

If you see a lost person, please inform a steward or a member of staff who will ensure the person is cared for until they can be reunited with their group.

During the show, please report any lost property to the Show Office. The Show Office can be found on Sixth Drive & President’s Avenue. Alternatively, please ring the office on 01603 748 931.