The Mirfield Show

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR 2011 SHOW

To help you with your visit to Mirfield show, we have pulled some useful information together to make it easier to find us and make your day more enjoyable.

SHOW TICKETS

Adults £3 (Advance £2.50)  - FREE for Children (16 & under)

Entrance this year is by ticket (not programme) – which can be bought on the day for £3 and beforehand for £2.50 from Ramsdens Butchers and outside Mirfield Co-op on the mornings of Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th August. The Advance Day tickets will also allow you to jump the queue on show day.

SHOW PROGRAMMES

Programmes will be available in advance at the same times and places as the tickets, plus on the showground on the day. They are to be sold by the Friends of Castle Hall School for £1 each and a donation from everyone sold will be give to their funds. This year it is bigger than ever with 66 pages of attractions, event listings, classes, maps, competitions, photos, schedules, supporters, and more.

GETTING THERE

The show is held at Mirfield Showground, alongside Huddersfield Road, near the centre of Mirfield. If using satellite navigation, we suggest using WF149NE for the showground and WF149PQ for the main car park. If travelling by motorway, we suggest using J25 of the M62 or J40 of the M1. For more information and a map, see our How To Find Us section.

ENTRANCE TO THE SHOWGROUND

The big change this year is that the main entrance has moved to the left hand side of the showground – and is accessible from the public footpaths on Huddersfield Road and Knowl Road. The previous entrance direct from Huddersfield Road is a vehicle entrance/exit for stalls and exhibitors only. The gate from Springfield Park and Parker Lane will remain as before.

SHOW PARKING

Due to the size, there is no public parking on the showground - however this year there will be organised public parking at Castle Hall School [WF149PQ] with a shuttle bus to take visitors to the main gate. We encourage everyone to use this, or to walk or use public transport where possible. There will also be space for disabled parking near the bus terminal.

The only parking allowed is for horse boxes and craft stall holders behind the trees, or one car per trade stall on the main field. Flower, Vegetable and Rabbit Exhibitors are allowed to temporarily drop off by the marquee before removing their vehicles. All exhibitors and other cars for members, judges, attractions and additional stall callscan park in Moorlands Cricket Club across the main road.

The gates open for stall holders and attractions at 7.30am and exhibitors are allowed entrance from 8.30am. No vehicles will be allowed onto the field after 10am.

SHOWGROUND PLAN

Why not take a look at beforehand at a Plan of Mirfield Showground for 2011 (subject to change).

SHOW CATERING

There are a wide selection of food and drink facilities on-site for most tastes, including a bar. There is also a picnic area within the school grounds for those who wish to bring their own refreshments.

TOILETS

There will be two sets of toilets and washing facilities on the showground, including disabled toilets.

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

We are currently in discussion with a company to provide baby changing facilities.

ASSISTANCE

For any assistance or information on the day, please visit the Information Point near the Main Stage. for urgent assisnace on the day, please call 07989799022. Please note this telephone will not be turned on until show weekend.

TERMS & RULES OF THE SHOW

For the collective good of all visitors, animals and volunteers - when purchasing tickets to attend the Mirfield Show, members of the public do so on the understanding that the following rules must be followed:

- Children must be supervised at all times.
 - Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.
 - Smoking is not allowed in any marquee or enclosed area.
 - Animals are not allowed in any marquee or enclosed area.
 - Pets must be under control at all times, and any mess cleaned up.
 - Loud noises are not permitted around the ring or other animals.
 - Bikes or cycles are not allowed around the showground.
 - Vehicles and bikes parked are done so at the owners risk.
 - You are advised to you wash your hands after handling animals.
 - Entry into any class and competition is at the entrants own risk.
 - Tampering with or vandalising any equipment will not be tolerated.
 - Instructions from Show Stewards and signage must be obeyed.

Breaking of any of these rules may result in the offenders being ejected from the showground without reimbursement or right of re-entry.

Visitors to the showground enter at their own risk and must be take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and others. The showground is an open field and therefore there will be uneven surfaces, holes, exposed roots and wild animals.

Full rules and terms for exhibitors and stall holders will have been sent at the time of booking and can be found in the relevant sections of this website. Plus the specific ones for each class can be found within the appropriate section or in the schedule.