Travel
Public transport
Rail
Bute Park is a 15 minute walk from Cardiff Central station. For detailed train information, visit the National Rail Enquiries website or call 08457 484950.
Bus
Regular bus services run from Cardiff Central station to Cardiff Castle and Bute Park. Bus numbers 21, 23, 24, 25 and 27 stop close to the showground. For full details, visit the Cardiff Bus website or Traveline Cymru website, or call 0871 200 2233.
Waterbus
A waterbus service is available from Cardiff Bay and stops at Bute Park, only a three minute walk from the show’s entrance. Visit the Cardiff Aquabus website for details.
Driving directions
From the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland, take the M6, M5 and M50/M4. From the South and South West, the approach is by the M5 and M4. Access from West Wales is by the M4.
On arrival in the city, follow signs for Cardiff Castle and AA signs to the show.
Parking
Parking is available in surrounding town centre pay and display car parks.
For groups
Coach parking
Coach parking is available in Sophia Gardens (located off Cathedral Road, CF11 9YF) and costs £15.50 per coach. There are 50 spaces, and parking can be booked in advance by calling 07976 011767.
Group bookings
Group rates are available as follows:
Groups of 10+: £7.50 per person
Individual: £8 in advance, £10 on the door
Should you have any questions about visiting one of our shows with your group, would like to book or receive some promotional material, or have any ideas you would like to discuss, call 020 7014 8444 or e-mail groups@seatem.com
Accessibility
There is a dedicated parking area for disabled visitors close to the showground; please follow the signs on arrival at the show.
Wheelchairs are available for use at the show (limited availability). Manual wheelchairs are available for a £10 donation to the charity Event Mobility, and electric scooters are available for a £20 donation - book in advance online by going to the Event Mobility website. We cannot guarantee availability on the day of your visit, but if wheelchairs are available they can be hired from the Event Mobility area located close to the main showground entrance.
Attendants cannot be provided, but one companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability necessitates a carer.
The show and showground
No animals are admitted to the show, except for guide and assistance dogs.
Please note that this is a temporary, outdoor event on open parkland and is subject to varying weather and ground conditions. Although some temporary trackway is laid, much of the event is staged on open ground and care must be taken. We therefore advise that you check the weather forecast for the day of your visit, consider the nature of the event and the effects of any inclement weather on surface conditions, and wear suitable clothing and footwear. In extreme weather conditions, access may be restricted in the interest of safety.
Visitors may be subject to security searches.
For 2010, children aged 16 and under are being admitted free of charge to the show when accompanied by a paying adult.
Food & drink
Temporary catering units are serving a selection of sandwiches, filled baguettes, hot snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the show.
Facilities
There is a plant & product crèche available at the show where you can leave your purchases during your visit.