The full address for The Kent Showground (also known as Kent Event Centre) is:
Kent Showground
Detling
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3JF
The Kent Event Centre is ideally suited for arrival by car. It is located on the A249 which is a busy dual carriageway. From the M20 Motorway. Exit the motorway art junction (7) and follow signs to Sittingbourne and Sheerness A249. The Kent Showground is clearly marked and is approximately 2 miles from the Junction. From the M2 Motorway. Exit the motorway at junction (5) signposted Maidstone A249. The Kent Showground is approximately 5 miles.
By Bus - Arriva route 333 www.arrivabus.co.uk Tel:01622 690 577 There is a number 333 bus service to the Showground during this year's Kent County Show. The bus can be caught at the Chequers Bus Station stop H3 in Maidstone town centre.
Some buses are run by Chalkwell on behalf of Kent County Council, so for more information telephone Chalkwell: 01792 423982. Please see timetable for details.
By Rail - The nearest train station is Maidstone East. View the Timetable to the left or for more rail enquiries telephone: 08457 48 49 50. The Channel Tunnel is within a 40 minute drive (35 miles). Ashford International is a 20 minute drive (20 miles).
Gatwick Airport is just 41 miles and a 45 minute drive away.