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The route in is via the A17 to avoid congestion at the A46/showground roundabout – the route is professionally sign posted “National Hamfest”. There is no access to the National Hamfest car park via the main “green” gates – access to the car park is via the sign posted “blue” gates.
Newark Showground
Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NY
Tel:01636 705796
Rail
East Coast Mainline from London or the North stops at Newark Northgate Station – There is a taxi rank outside.
Cross country trains stop at Newark Castle Station with Services to Nottingham and beyond and to Lincoln Skegness or Spalding.
We will be making arrangements with a local taxi firm to pick up from the Showground to get visitors back to the Stations.
Family
The Newark Showground is located between the historic city of Lincoln and the historic town of Newark, both offering many things to do if the people with you do not want to come to the Hamfest!
Lincoln
From Roman ruins, one of the most impressive Cathedrals in Europe to all the modern shops and facilities you would expect to find in a lively city.
For more information please visit the City website – click here
A busy market town with an attractive market square, Castle ruins and picturesque riverside walks.
For more information please click here
Accommodation
There are many places to stay within easy driving distance of the Showground in all price ranges.
Welbeck Cottage
Meadow Lane
South Hykeham
Lincolnshire
LN6 9PF
T: 01522 692669
E: info@welbeckcottagelincoln.co.uk
W: www.welbeckcottagelincoln.co.uk
Their website has full details and a map showing their location, which is easy to get to from the Newark Showground.
Bob G3VCA (you may see him whilst you are at the event – he is one of the volunteers on the National Hamfest Staff) runs two small hotels within easy driving distance of the showground.
The Penny Farthing (Timberland) – 40 minutes from the showground
W: www.pennyfarthingtimberland.co.uk
The Pyewipe Inn - 20 minutes from the showground
W: www.pyewipeinnlincoln.co.uk
More details and how to book on the websites.