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Getting to the New Forest Show
Plan your journey to the Showground
However you’re travelling — car, train, bus, bike or on foot — here’s everything you need to arrive easily.
The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire · SO42 7QH
Getting here
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By car
There’s a free car park right next to the Showground, open from 6.30am and plenty of space for everyone. Roads get busy on Show days, so arrive early — and car-share where you can.
Directions — tap the one you’re travelling from
From the East London, Winchester, Southampton
Leave the A31 just before Ringwood at Picket Post, head towards Burley, then follow the AA event signs to the Show.
From the West Dorchester, Weymouth, Bournemouth, Poole
Leave the A35 at Rhinefield Ornamental Drive and follow the AA event signs to the Show.
From the South Christchurch, New Milton
Leave the A35 at Rhinefield Ornamental Drive and follow the AA event signs to the Show.
From the North Salisbury, Bath
Follow the A36 to Ower, then follow the AA event signs to the Show.
By train
We’re just a few minutes from Brockenhurst station, with a direct, regular shuttle bus to the Showground.
- Check times and fares with South Western Railway or Trainline.
- Hop on the Brockenhurst shuttle bus at the station — see the Shuttle bus tab for times and fares.
- From the Isle of Wight, the free Quayconnect bus runs every 30 minutes (approx. 6.30am–6.30pm) between the Red Funnel terminal at Town Quay and Southampton Central.
Shuttle bus
Run by More on behalf of the Show, the shuttle runs between Brockenhurst train station and the Showground on each day of the Show.
- Runs 7.30am until 7.00pm each day of the Show.
- Catch it right outside Brockenhurst station.
- Pay on board — returns only.
By bus
The Showground is served by scheduled local buses in addition to the Show-day shuttle.
- The Bluestar 6 runs hourly from Southampton city centre via Millbrook, Redbridge and Totton, terminating at Lymington.
- Plan your route with the My Journey Hampshire planner (it doesn’t include the Show-day shuttle).
Walking & cycling
Arriving under your own steam? We’ve got you covered at the main public entrance.
- Cycling: there’s a cycle rack near the public entrance, and helmets/equipment can be stored at the “Shop & Drop” just inside the main gate — bring a bike lock cable.
- Walking: we’re roughly a 30–45 minute walk from Brockenhurst centre. Choose routes away from the main roads — there’s no pedestrian path on the road to the Show.
Find us
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New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire · SO42 7QH
Travel greener
Could you leave the car at home?
Show days are busy on the local roads, and the New Forest is a special place we all want to protect. If you can, hop on the train and the shuttle, catch the bus, or cycle in — it’s kinder to the Forest and often an easier journey.
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