FAQ’s

The next Kent County Show will be held on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2023.

The Show is open from 8:30am to 6pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Last entry is 5pm.

Yes, tickets are available to purchase on the day. We accept both cash and card payments.

Your ticket provides access into the Show for the whole day. All demonstrations, exhibitions and ring entertainment are free for all to enjoy. Once inside the Show you don’t have to spend another penny if you don’t want to, but our enticing food and shopping stands may tempt you!

Yes, you can use your pre-booked ticket on any one day of the Show. Once your ticket has been scanned it will not admit you to another day.

The best way to see all that the Kent County Show has to offer is to purchase Membership, which provides entry on all three days. Membership starts at £60 for the year, and includes tickets to both Heritage Transport Show and Biddenden Tractorfest, allowing you to enjoy all our events!

To become a member, please click here. If you have already bought your general entry tickets for this year’s Show, you can upgrade to a membership by calling 01622 630975.

The Kent County Agricultural Society does not wish to discriminate against visitors with disabilities, so the full pre-paid admission price will be charged. However, if a visitor has a full time carer, a free ticket will be allocated to the carer at the time of purchasing a standard price ticket.

This concession is available when purchasing tickets in advance, by post or email (online ticket purchase will not be available) or at Entrances 1 and 4 on the day of the Show. Supporting documentation such as Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance must be provided.

For tickets purchased in advance, evidence must be sent or emailed (info@kentshowground.co.uk) to the Society with your ticket order number and cheque or credit card details by Friday 30th June. Orders without documentation or orders made after 28th June will not be accepted and tickets will have to be purchased at full price on Show day.

For tickets purchased on Entrances 1 and 4 on Show days, evidence and photo identification must be provided. Orders without documentation will not be accepted and all tickets will have to be purchased at full price.

If there are circumstances that mean visitors with disabilities are unable to attend on the day due to their disability and the ticket is not used, a full refund will be provided. Please note a request must be made in writing within one month of the Show and tickets will need to be returned to us prior to a refund being issued.

No, the price is the same at all times. Last entry is at 5.00pm each day.

The Showground is on the A249 at the top of Detling Hill between junction 7 of the M20 and junction 5 of the M2. You can get directions here.

No, there is plenty of car parking and parking is free of charge. Please note that parking will be on grass.

The nearest railway station is Maidstone East. Additional transportation will have to be arranged to get to the Showground.

All entrances at the Kent County Show are accessible by disabled visitors. There is also a designated disabled car park, which you will be directed to from the Main Gate (A249). We recommend that you approach the show from the M20 J7 and display your blue badge to the parking stewards.

The Showground is wheelchair friendly with many surfaced roads, however, the marquees and some other features are on grass. If you would prefer, electric mobility scooters are available to hire from Advanced Mobility Solutions and can be pre-booked.

An induction loop is available in some buildings on the Showground. Toilets for the disabled are provided and will be clearly marked on the Show Map.

Advanced Mobility Solutions will be providing mobility scooter hire throughout all three days of the Kent County Show. Scooters can be pre-booked in advance online here, or by calling 01274 568131.

Scooters will also be available to hire on the day.

We aim to make a visit to the Showground accessible, comfortable and enjoyable for all visitors.

• Designated disabled parking
• Disabled toilets
• Fully accessible toilet and changing facility
• Baby changing facilities
• Tarmac roads
• Electric scooter and wheelchair accessible
• Assistance dogs welcome (restricted access for some areas)

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.

Public catering units are sited throughout the Showground and there are a number of picnic areas where families can relax.

We try our best to cater for a number of dietary requirements where possible and many of the food units provide vegetarian/vegan options. If you have any specific allergies please make sure you speak the member of staff in the catering unit.

Yes, you are welcome to bring a picnic. You can sit in our Village Green next to the bandstand, or by the ringside if you prefer.

Lost children should be taken to the security control, located behind the Show Office.

Dogs are welcome at the Kent County Show, but must be kept on a lead. We have lots of activities for dogs to participate in. Dogs are unfortunately not permitted inside the cattle marquees, sheep lines and the goat marquee.

Please think about the well-being of your dog in extreme weather conditions. If hot, provide plenty of fresh water and seek shade where possible. Do not leave your dog in your vehicle.

We will be working with Nu-Venture to offer a shuttle bus service from Maidstone.

Buses will leave Maidstone East Station on each day of the Show at 9:15am, 10:30am & 11:45am. Buses will then call at Maidstone Town Centre, King Street at 9:20am, 10:35am & 11:50am.

Buses will return from the Kent County Show (Main Gate Car Park) to Maidstone East Station and Maidstone Town Centre at 3pm, 4:30pm and 6:15pm.

Flat fare for all adult passengers: £5 single. Children up to 16th birthday travel free. (No other tickets or discounts valid).

Nu-Venture – Telephone 01622 882288.

Qualified first aid staff will be available around the Showground at all times during the Show. If you feel unwell, please report it to one of our friendly stewards, or to the Show Office, and a first aider can be alerted.

There are baby changing facilities in the toilets in the Clive Emson Exhibition Hall. For our members, there are additional baby change facilities in the members toilets.

Caravan and camping facilities are available within walking distance at Oak View Holiday Park, opposite the Showground.

Oak View Holiday Park, Scragged Oak Road, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3HB

Call 01622 470067 or visit www.oakviewholidaypark.co.uk