frequently asked questions
booking tickets & Concessions
Camping is available from noon on Friday 3rd October, departing by noon on Monday 6th October. If you are camping you must be onsite by 8.30am Saturday 4th October. There will be no vehicle access to the camp site after this time.
Pitches are for one vehicle plus your tent/caravan or a motorhome/campervan Camping tickets do not include admission to the show. Price is £45 per pitch and only one vehicle per pitch.
Yes, please see the ticket section for details.
Yes, the gate will open at 9am for advance ticket holders, 9.30 for pay on the day.
Yes from 9.30am at full price.
Preferably, but if not give a list on your arrival of any members of your party arriving separately so their names can be checked and a wrist band issued on their arrival.
5pm when the show closes.
A concession price on tickets applies to the following groups (proof required on entry)
Senior Citizens (those over 65)
Armed Forces – all serving, veterans and their families. One of the following forms of ID must be uploaded or shown
- A copy of either your military identification card (MOD Form 90), Veterans Recognition (ID) Card, Veterans UK Status card , Certificate of Service or Certificate of Discharge.
- Defence Discount Service cards are also accepted if they display the wording ‘HM Armed Forces Veteran’. Unfortunately digital versions of this card are not accepted.
- Current Military ID Card
Disabled visitors and carer information
There is NO concession for disabled visitors. However, all registered disabled visitors are entitled to one free carers ticket. All carers require a ticket to the show.
If you require a free carers ticket we will need to provide a copy of any one of the following:
- Confirmation of Middle or Higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Confirmation that you are in receipt of Standard of Advance rate of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Certification of being registered blind or partially sighted
To claim your free carers ticket please email your booking reference number and a copy of the relevant document to:
info@battlesthroughhistory.co.uk
If paying on the day you will have to bring the evidence with you.
Without this proof we are unable to provide a free carers ticket and they will have to pay for entry to the show.
showground entry
All vehicles to enter via the North Gate where you will be directed to a parking space.
At the Blue Gate.
parking
Yes, please follow the marshals instructions.
Yes this will be nearest to the show entry.
camping
Yes. All camping to be booked and paid for in advance, and only available on purchase of a weekend ticket. No camping for day visitors.
From Mid-day on Friday 3rd October and you must be on site before 8.00 am on Saturday morning. There will be no vehicle entry or access to the campsite after this time.
You must vacate the show ground by mid-day on Monday 6th October.
No. No fires or BBQs are allowed in the camping areas.
Yes access to the facilities in the showground are available at all times.
showground
Yes there is a wide range of food and drink available.
Of course you can, but please do not consume in the bar or concession areas. There will be a separate picnic area.
Report to a Marshall or security or at the gate If you have lost your wristband, please see below.
Yes there are several blocks of toilets through out the showground and in the Jubilee Hall and Norfolk Pavilion.
dogs
Yes. Dogs must always be kept on a lead. Please ensure to clear up after them and please have a water bowl for them.
Yes, there will be random gun fire and blasts and some areas will have crowds for viewing battles etc. If your dog does not cope with such things, it would be kinder to leave them at home.
disabled
Yes, a Marshall will direct you on production of your blue badge.
Yes, in the showground and also in the Jubilee Hall and Norfolk Pavilion buildings.
events
All events and times will be listed in the programme available at the gate.
wristbands
There will be no re-issue of wristbands, so do your best not to lose it. Replacement wristbands will be charged at the full on the day price.