The Showground is situated two miles north east of the historic market town of Newark, which is an attractive market town situated along the river Trent. It offers you a wealth of history, interesting buildings and museums. Its most famous period in history was during the Civil War in which it was a Royalist stronghold and withstood three sieges.
Many reminders of that period can still be seen in the town, including its imposing 12th century castle.
By Road: The Showground is situated adjacent to the junction of the A1, A46 and A17 trunk roads, giving easy access to the country's major road networks.
By Train: East Coast Mainline Train stops at Newark Northgate station only 10 minutes form the fair.
A Grimsby to Nottingham line offers connections to the Midlands at Newark Castlegate Station.
Travel by train from London in 90 minutes.
By Air: 1 hour by car from Nottingham East Midlands Airport.
3 hours by car from London Heathrow Airport
1 ¾ hours by car from Birmingham International Airport
1 hour by car from East Midlands Airport
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