Venue

Brands hatch is the new home for our Carp Show, we expect to have seamless parking this year and have added a bulky goods collection point aswell.

Show entry?

Raffle tickets are purely for the raffle and do not constitute as show entry, tickets always sell out at only £10 for any set of FreeSpirit rods to a value of £1500 and only 350 tickets issued!

All adult entry comes with a free film bundle worth £15 that will be emailed to you on 12th of February(it is sent to the email address that your E-ticket is sent to). Concession Tickets are for Registered disabled or age 65+.

We have limited our attendance numbers for the last few years and we always sell out prior to the show, entry is only through E-tickets, there is strictly no entry on the door. Please do not come without a ticket, as you will be turned away.

Opening times?

Show opens Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm

Drop Off / Collection Area

We have a new area right next to the halls, where you can drive up to collect any bulky purchases at the end of your trip.

The area will be marked and is right next to Hailwoods Restaurant ( to the side of Main Entrance 1 ). You can leave your purchases with a member of your group here and drive the car down to pick up from this area.

Is car parking FREE?

Car Parking is free and close to the halls. Stewards will direct you to a parking space. No entry before 7am, there is plenty of space for all.

Is there disabled parking?

Yes there is. Please have your blue badge on show on your dash to gain access to this designated area in the carp show car park. Blue badge holders must be present in the car.

Can a disabled carer get in the show for free?

We welcome visits from people with disabilities to the event along with their assistance dogs and we take every precaution to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment for everyone. A person will be eligible for complimentary access to the show if they are accompanying a registered disabled person that has one of the following proofs of entitlement.

• Letter from consultant/doctor detailing the name of the person, the condition and why they are eligible and in need of a carer.

• Letter/notice of entitlement for Personal Independent Payment (PIP)

• Copy/proof of DLA entitlement

• Letter/proof of Dept of Working Pension (DWP)

Any of these proofs of entitlement will need to be supported by photographic ID.

Are children free?

Yes if the child is under 12 years at the time of the event and is accompanied by a paying adult, they are free and need no ticket Children aged 12-15 will be able to purchase at the concessionary ticket price.

Where are the toilets?

The toilet blocks are located just outside the entrance, a short walk across the car park and will be sign posted.

What is the Medical/First Aid procedure?

Please advise an onsite steward of any incident.

Are dogs allowed?

No, unless it is an assistance dog.

Is there a cash machine on site?

The cash machine company want to charge a £5 withdrawal fee, which we feel is unreasonable, so there is no cash machine onsite this year, nearest one would be the local petrol stations. All exhibitors now take card and bring plenty of cash with you to barter with.