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 versatile venues.

Built in 2005, the hall has hosted a wide variety of events, including large-scale exhibitions, vehicle and equipment displays, conferences for up to 2,500 delegates, cabaret-style conferences for 960 guests, multi-room conferences for 1,000 delegates, fundraising balls for 1,200 diners, concerts, Roller Derby weekends, and martial arts competitions. Its size, layout, and facilities make it adaptable to virtually any type of event.

On-site, The Bistro provides a comfortable seating area and a wide selection of meals, snacks, and refreshments, making it a convenient and popular choice for delegates, exhibitors, and visitors alike.

With its scale, flexibility, and professional in-house support, the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall is ideal for organisers looking to deliver large, memorable, and successful events.

Why choose Newark Showground?
  • 7mH x 5mW rollover doors at each end for easy access
  • A glazed entrance foyer, in-house Bistro, toilets, organiser’s office and free parking
  • Three-phase power with double power points every six metres
  • A polished, floated concrete floor
  • Everything on one level for superb disabled access
  • Designed for convenience and ease-of use it has
Venue Capacities
theatre layout
Theatre3000 people
cabaret layout
Cabaret960 people
dinner dance layout
Banquet1200 people
theatre layout
Theatre Back Projection2500 people