Specialist Events

Spaces where people can come together to celebrate their passion.

Newark Showground has long been known as a destination for unique and specialist events, welcoming communities with niche interests from across the UK. Our versatile venue provides the perfect setting for enthusiasts, clubs, societies, and organisations to bring like-minded people together.

Whether you’re planning a small table-top exhibition in a single room, a sprawling vehicle rally across our outdoor spaces, or a large participation event for dedicated hobbyists and collectors, Newark Showground offers the flexibility to bring your vision to life.

With a range of indoor venues and extensive outdoor space, organisers can tailor their event to suit their needs — from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations of specialist interests. The adaptable layout of the site allows events to grow year after year, welcoming returning communities and expanding audiences.

Over the years, we’ve proudly supported individual organisers, clubs, societies, and professional associations in delivering memorable events that bring passionate communities together. With our experienced team on hand, we’re here to help make the planning process straightforward and your event a success.

Whatever your specialist interest, Newark Showground provides the space, flexibility, and support to make it happen.

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Specialist Events

  • Range of indoor and outdoor venues
  • Adaptable spaces to suit your numbers and budget
  • Superb event support for organisers
  • Complimentary parking
  • In-house catering
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Venues for Specialist Events

John Crocker Halls


Available individually or as a single, joined-up venue, the John Crocker Halls can accommodate over 2,000 people. By removing the walls between the three halls, organisers …

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Sir John Eastwood Halls

Sir John Eastwood Halls


This distinctive group of buildings covers 3,000sqm and features roll-over doors to allow large equipment to be displayed indoors. While the buildings retain their original purpose …

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Outdoor Spaces


The flat 84-acre internal campus surrounded by 66 acres of runway is well-known for the vast range of outdoor events we host, many combining outdoor areas …

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Joe Hallam Room


The Joe Hallam Room accommodates up to 300 people and, while often used as a restaurant, is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to be …

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George Stephenson Exhibition Hall


Licensed to hold up to 3,000 people, the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall is Nottinghamshire’s largest purpose-built exhibition space and one of Newark Showground’s busiest and most …

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Sir Stuart Goodwin Suite


This generous room, with its striking open-beamed ceiling, is a versatile venue suitable for a wide range of events, from boardroom-style meetings and workshops to dinners, …

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Cedric Ford

The Cedric Ford Pavilion


Perfect for conferences, small exhibitions, and social occasions, The Cedric Ford Pavilion can accommodate up to 1,000 people, making it a highly versatile venue for a …

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Lady Eastwood Centre


The Lady Eastwood Centre can accommodate up to 1,200 people, offering 1,772sqm of clear, versatile exhibition and conference space alongside three adaptable meeting rooms. This upgraded …

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Stanley Sheldon Hall


The Stanley Sheldon Hall adjoins the Crocker Halls and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. It can be hired on its own or combined with the …

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Newark Pavilion


The Newark Pavilion offers over 750sqm of flexible space, accommodating up to 300 people. Located adjacent to The Cedric Ford Pavilion and the Sir Stuart Goodwin …

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