General Information
Directions to the Show
Positioned in the heart of England, the Showground is easily accessible by road, rail or air.
Postal Address Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD
By Road
The Showground is situated on the A518 Stafford to Uttoxeter road some 4 miles from Stafford. Drivers from either the North or South using the M6 motorway should exit at junction 14 and follow the signs for the County Showground.
By Rail
The Showground is just 4 miles from Stafford Railway Station. The station is situated on the West Coast Main Line offering a direct service to London Euston with a journey time of approximately one and three quarter hours. It also offers direct services to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Liverpool and Scotland. There is a bus link from the station to the Showground as well as a taxi rank.
By Air
Birmingham International Airport is about 45 minutes from the Showground and both Manchester and East Midlands airports can be reached in little more than an hour.
By Bus
The Showground is served by route X1 Stafford to Hanley. The X1 bus departs from Stafford Railway Station and Hanley Bus Station with intermediate stops at Stoke Railway Station, Trentham Gardens and Stone. For further details contact the public transport information service on 0870 608 2608 or click here.
Distances in Miles
| Birmingham | 32 | Newcastle | 173 |
| Bristol | 116 | Norwich | 194 |
| Edinburgh | 265 | Nottingham | 64 |
| Liverpool | 72 | Oxford | 95 |
| London | 145 | Shrewsbury | 32 |
| Manchester | 60 | York | 106 |
ACCOMMODATION
A wide selection of accommodation is available within easy reach of the Showground. Stafford town centre is just 3 miles away offering a range of accommodation from simple bed and breakfast to four star hotels. For a detailed accommodation list please contact Stafford Tourist Information Centre on 01785 619619/619136 or www.visitstafford.org
TICKET PRICES - Don't forget under 16s go free
| Type | In Advance | On the door |
| Day Ticket | £8 | £10 |
| Weekend Ticket | £12 | £15 |
| Camping Pitch per Night | £5 | £5 |
Advance tickets can also be purchased by calling 01283 742972.
ADVANCE TICKET ORDERING IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR TICKET ORDERING PAGE.
Why buy tickets in advance?
- You don't need to queue up with those buying tickets - whatever time you arrive you'll have your own entrance, all that's missing is the red carpet
- Every advance ticket purchaser will receive a FREE copy of the May 2012 issue of Total 4x4 magazine!
- You'll save 20% on the ticket price!
Opening Times
SATURDAY 17TH MARCH: 10.30AM - 5PM
SUNDAY 18TH MARCH: 10.30AM - 3.30PM
Camping
At this year's British Indoor 4x4 Show camping on site at Staffordshire County Showground is available.
More details about camping at the show will shortly be available, but basic details are listed below.
PRICE
£5 per unit per night (one unit = one tent, one campervan or one caravan)
FACILITIES
There are showers and toilets available for campers
There are no electric hook-ups on the campsite
To order your camping pitches click here.
