Grand Ring programme announced for the 2018 Royal Norfolk Show
- The Spire Solicitors Grand Ring Spectacular
- UNIQUE – Norfolk Remembers – WW1 Commemoration Event
- NEW – The Adrenaline Tour Quad Bike Stunt Display
- 2018 sees the introduction of FREE car parking when tickets are bought in advance online.
With less than two months to go to until the Royal Norfolk Show, to be held on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June 2018, The Spire Solicitors Grand Ring programme has been unveiled.
We’re delighted to unveil our Grand Ring programme for this year’s show. The Grand Ring is always a firm favourite with show-goers and this year will be no exception!” says Mark Nicholas, Show Director.“We have a packed line-up for 2018 in the Spire Solicitors Grand Ring and we are thrilled to be able to hold the Norfolk Remembers First World War Commemoration event with a display from Deborah II, the replica Mk IV Tank. And for the very first time our visitors can be wowed by The Adrenaline Tour Quad Bike Stunt Display Team starring ex-world championship moto-cross rider Jason Smyth and of course firm-favourites the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team will be back.”
The Spire Solicitors Grand Ring Spectacular
The Grand Ring programme offers an impressive line-up of action packed displays and events including:
Equestrian Programme – and Horse of the Year Show Qualifier events
Throughout the two-day Show there is a stunning programme of professional horse riding and qualifying events. This year’s competitions in the Grand Ring include: Cobs Ridden, Showjumping including the exciting Ride & Drive and the prestigious International Stairway, Heavy Horse Turnouts, Scurry Driving and many others. Watch out for the top class British competitors taking part.
Parade of Hounds
A tradition of the English countryside, the Parade of Hounds is a real spectacle of hounds, huntsmen and horses. The ever-popular parade will delight the crowds and give young and old alike the chance to meet hounds from across Norfolk.
Grand Parade of Champion Livestock and Heavy Horses
As a salute to our farmers, exhibitors and their animals there will be a Grand Parade of award winning and champion livestock and heavy horses. This spectacle is a really important part of the Show and a must to watch.
Also at this year’s show
- Norfolk Remembers – Unique First World War Commemoration event
- The Adrenaline Tour Quad Bike Stunt Display
- RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
- Band of the Parachute Regiment
A full programme of Grand Ring events can be found at www.rnaa.org.uk or in the Official Show Guide which will be free in the Eastern Daily Press on June 15th, helping visitors to plan their day ahead.
Online tickets for this year’s Show are on sale now, advance tickets can only be bought from the Royal Norfolk Show website www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk
2018 sees the introduction of FREE car parking when tickets are bought in advance online.
An advance two-day adult ticket is £34 (only available online) – this is a saving of £18 if you were to buy two single adult tickets at the gate for each day.
An advance one-day adult ticket is £21, a child’s advance one-day ticket (aged 5-16) is £8 (under 5’s are free) and an advance family ticket (2 adults and 3 children aged 5-16) is £47. A range of concessions are also available.
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