Bespoke & Private Events

Create an event that’s truly your own.

Newark Showground offers a range of flexible indoor venues that can be transformed to suit a wide variety of bespoke and private events. From elegant dinners and awards ceremonies to large celebrations, charity fundraisers, and corporate occasions, our adaptable spaces provide the perfect setting to bring your event to life.

Our dedicated banqueting rooms and larger venues can be tailored to match the style and scale of your event, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large evening celebration. With open, versatile spaces and a practical layout, the venue can be styled and configured to create a memorable experience for your guests.

Our in-house hospitality team works behind the scenes to deliver excellent catering and professional service, allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion while everything runs smoothly. From formal dining to more relaxed celebrations, menus and event layouts can be tailored to suit the tone of your event.

Thanks to its excellent accessibility and flexible event spaces, Newark Showground is also a popular venue for life celebrations and gatherings where friends, family, or colleagues can come together in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Whether you’re planning a formal evening event, celebration dinner, fundraising ball, or private function, Newark Showground provides the space, flexibility, and expertise to create a truly memorable occasion.

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Bespoke & Private Events

  • Experienced in-house catering and hospitality team
  • A range of spaces to create a successful Event
  • Several bars
  • Bespoke Wedding Packages
  • Menus tailored around your event
  • Dancefloor and stage hire available
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Venues for Bespoke & Private Events

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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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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The President’s Suite


Accommodating up to 80 people, the President’s Suite is a versatile venue suited to a wide range of occasions. Situated on the first floor of The …

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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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Sheldon Suite


The Sheldon Suite is ideal for training seminars, boardroom-style meetings, and presentations, accommodating up to 60 people. It can also serve as a breakout space for …

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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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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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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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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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