Getting to the Show

The Kent Showground is only a 20 minute drive from Rainham Train station and is just off the A429 dual carriageway.

The Kent Showground is some 200 acres of outside space with different entrance gates in use for each event. When you arrive at the show, follow the directions from our marshals and they will guide you to the relevant car park and entrance gate.

By Car

Postcode for Sat Nav: ME14 3JF.

From the M20 Motorway, exit the motorway at junction 7 and follow signs to Sittingbourne, Sheerness A249. Follow the A249 for approximately 2 miles, the Kent Event Centre & Kent Showground are clearly signposted on the left-hand side after the brow of the hill.

From the M2 Motorway, exit the motorway at junction 5 signposted (M20) Maidstone A249. Follow the A249 for approximately 5 miles. Please be aware that cars are unable to cross over the carriage way to the Showground on the right-hand side of the road. Visitors will need to carry on along the A249 to the roundabout at the bottom of Detling hill, then follow the M20 directions above.

Please note: The Kent Event Centre is no longer accessible via Scragged Oak Road. Using this route will direct you to a locked gate.

By Train

The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone East Railway Station which is only 4.2 miles from the venue

By Bus

Bus service X33 picks up from Maidstone Town Centre directly to the Main Entrance to the Kent Showground. Please check with the bus provider to ensure that buses will be running of the days of the show.

Maps

The Kent Showground can be found on Google Maps here

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