THE GAMERS SHOW
THE GAMERS SHOW
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There are several hotels nearby. In the CONTACT page you can find the link of the to Newark Showground website itself where a link to accomodations is provided. Some further afield can be found using a quick search on the internet.
This is a list of ATM Cash Points that are located near Hammerhead show if you find yourself short of cash. Please note: Some of these cash points charge for withdrawals.
Newark Northgate Railway Station, Lincoln Street, Newark (Charges Apply)
Total UK Ltd, A46/A17 Winthorpe Roundabout, Newark (Charges Apply)
Roman Way Travel Inn, Lincoln Road, Nottingham (Charges Apply)
McDonalds Drive Thru, Lincoln Road, Newark (Charges Apply)
Brownhills Motor Homes, Lincoln Road, Newark (Charges Apply)
Jet Interchange Filling Station, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe (Charges Apply)
A & S Convenience Store, 6-8 Meering Avenue, Newark (Charges Apply)
Currys Distribution Centre, New Link Business Park, Newark (No Charges)
Brobot Petroleum Limited, Bowbridge Road, Newark (No Charges)
Newark Northgate Railway Station, Lincoln Street, Newark (Charges Apply)
Texaco Northgate, 69 Northgate, Newark (Charges Apply)
YES! Disabled parking is provided, it is located in front of the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall and in front of the Cedric Ford Pavilion - The Gamers Lounge.
Yes! There are no steps, everything is on one level. There is plenty of space around the games tables for easy access for wheelchairs in both the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall and the Cedric Ford Pavilion - The Gamers Lounge.
Yes! There are disabled toilets in the outside block located to the right of the George Stephenson Hall and also inside the George Stephenson Hall and in the Gamers Lounge.
YES! Parking is free and plentiful and directly outside the halls.
Disabled parking is provided, it is located in front of the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall and in front of the Cedric Ford Pavilion - The Gamers Lounge.
Refreshments are available from the Bistro in the George Stephenson Hall, serving hot and cold food and a range of beverages. The seating area next to the Bistro has plenty of tables and chairs, for you to sit down and enjoy your refreshments.
Yes, bookings for the Tabletop Sale slots will be open from 1st February 2026. There are a limited number of tables available, it's on a first come first served basis, so book early! Please note that there is no facility to store goods before or after your allocated time slot. Subject to availability, Tabletop slots can be booked on the day . Please check with the staff at the Tabletop Sales desk upon arrival. Read the info of the TABLETOP SALES HERE
Entry: £5 per adult, £3 for minors (16 and under), Children under 9 free. You can purchase entry tickets/wristbands on the day from the entry desks in George Stephenson Hall. PLEASE NOTE PAYMENT TO ENTRY IS BY CASH ONLY
There is no public transport running to the Newark Showground but taxi’s are available from the railway station at a reasonable cost. READ THE GETTING THERE section of the website
THE SHOWGROUND, LINCOLN ROAD, WINTHORPE, NEWARK, NOTTS, NG24 2NY
Please visit the 'Getting to Hammerhead' page here for directions to the show.