Frequently Asked Questions - 2017 Show
1 - Can I bring my dog to the Show? - Yes! well behaved dogs on non-extendable leads are welcome at the Show but are not able to enter the Food Halls/Animal Marquees or Homecraft and Horticultural Marquees.
2 - Can I hire a Mobility Scooter for the Show? - Yes! from Wheels for Freedom on 01202 670450 but book early to avoid disappointment
3 - Do you have disabled parking? - Yes! display your Blue Badge and follow the signs to the Disabled Parking (it is at the front of the Public Car Park)
4 - Is there a bus service to the Show? - Yes! There is a bus service which picks up and drops off from various locations around Dorchester. View the timetable here.
Go South Coast | Dorset County 100 Show Bus 2nd and 3rd September 2017
via Poundbury, Castle Park, South Station, Town Centre
Fares - £1.40 Adult Single
| S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | |
| Dorchester Show Ground | 0825 | 0925 | 0955 | 1045 | 1115 | 1215 | ||
| Poundbury (Mansell Square) | 0745 | 0845 | 0915 | 0945 | 1015 | 1105 | 1135 | 1235 |
| Dorchester (Maud Road/Clarence Road) | 0749 | 0849 | 0919 | 0949 | 1019 | 1109 | 1139 | 1239 |
| Dorchester (Celtic Crescent) | 0754 | 0854 | 0924 | 0854 | 1024 | 1114 | 1144 | 1244 |
| Dorchester (South Station) | 0759 | 0859 | 0929 | 1002 | 1032 | 1122 | 1149 | 1249 |
| Dorchester (Trinity Street) | 0804 | 0904 | 0934 | 1007 | 1037 | 1127 | 1154 | 1254 |
| Dorchester Show Ground | 0814 | 0914 | 0944 | 1032 | 1102 | 1152 | 1204 | 1304 |
| S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | S $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Show Ground | 1250 | 1350 | 1420 | 1450 | 1520 | 1550 | 1620 | 1720 |
| Dorchester (Acland Road) | 1302 | 1402 | 1432 | 1502 | 1532 | 1602 | 1632 | 1732 |
| Dorchester (South Station) | 1305 | 1405 | 1435 | 1505 | 1535 | 1605 | 1635 | 1735 |
| Dorchester (Celtic Crescent) | 1310 | 1410 | 1440 | 1510 | 1540 | 1610 | 1640 | 1740 |
| Dorchester (Maud Road/Clarence Road) | 1315 | 1415 | 1445 | 1515 | 1545 | 1615 | 1645 | 1745 |
| Poundbury (Mansell Square) | 1320 | 1420 | 1450 | 1520 | 1558 | 1620 | 1650 | 1750 |
| Dorchester (Trinity Street) | 1326 | 1426 | 1456 | 1526 | 1556 | 1626 | 1656 | 1756 |
| Dorchester Show Ground | 1336 | 1436 | 1506 | 1536 | 1606 | 1706 |
S $ - Saturdays and Sundays only.
5 - What time does the Show open? - gates open at 8.30am and the Show finishes at 6pm
6 - Where do the public park? - we have a large public car park accessible from the B3163 via Gate 5, please follow the signs from the main roads
7 - What time are events happening? The timetable is here: http://www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk/timetables.
8 - Until what age are children admitted free? - Once you are 16 years old you need to pay for a ticket but under 16 years are free!
9 - Is there camping available on the Showground? Yes, we have a campsite which you can book. Pitches cost £30 for the weekend and can be booked through the Show Office.
10 - How do I become a Member of the Society? Click here for more information on Membership.
11 - How do I become a Trader at the Show? Click here for more information on Tradestands
12 - Do carers enter the Show for free? Yes, we are happy to offer carers free entrance when accompanying a disabled person. Please present your Carers Card on the entry gate (www.mycarerscard.co.uk)
13 - Are there baby changing / nursing facilities at the show? Yes, the United Church are providing these on their stand A11, next to the WI Tent.
