UK Vapefest 2015 for Dummies

This guide contains everything you need to now to make the most of your time at UK Vapefest. The guide is continuallly updated, so it’s worth checking back from time to time to find out the latest details and developments…

WHEN?

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August, 2015 · 10am – 10pm

Vendors will close around 6pm. The venue will be closed to the public from 10pm however those who are camping may remain on site.

WHERE?

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The Greenhous West Mid Showground
Berwick Road
Shrewsbury
SY1 2PF
www.shropshirecountyshow.com

The Showground is perfectly set in the heart of Shropshire with just a 15 minute walk from the Historic Tudor Town of Shrewsbury. It boasts 53 acres and is bordered by the River Severn. It has been used for many events including the Shrewsbury Folk Festival which attracted more than 20,000 visitors last year. There is ample parking for more than 2,000 cars, more than 100 toilets, including disabled, a covered bar area, and stands and stalls.

HOW TO GET THERE

View West Mid Agricultural Showground in a larger map

BY CAR
Shrewsbury is easily accessible and is linked to the motorway by the A5 and M54. Please see the map for your route planning. The postcode for your Sat Nav is: SY1 2PF.
Parking is free. Disabled drivers will need to show their blue badges to the stewards on arrival to access the reserved parking area.

BY RAIL
Shrewsbury Railway Station - 19 minute walk (see here).

BY BUS
The showground is a short walk from Shrewsbury Bus Station (see here) if you are travelling from the local area. For details of bus routes and times within the county, please call the Shropshire Traveline on 0870 6082608.

The National Express run coaches into Shrewsbury, please call 08705 808080 or go to www.nationalexpress.com

ON FOOT

FROM SHREWSBURY TRAIN STATION/TOWN CENTRE
It’s less than a mile to walk from Shrewsbury Railway Station/Town Centre to the West Midlands Showground (which is signposted “the Agricultural Showground”):

Click on the map above for a larger, printable A4 version.

FROM SHREWSBURY BUS STATION
Come out of the bus station facing the river and turn right by The Albert pub. Follow this road until you come to Chester Street, then follow the directions above.

THE FESTIVAL

The Day

	ADMISSION UK Vapefest is, and always has been, a FREE event. No ticket required!
	FREEBIES There’ll be more freebies and samples this year than ever before and T-Juice will be running their Free All Day Juice Bar to ensure that your atty never runs dry… …WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE FREEBIE NEWS…
	THE BIG RAFFLE The world’s biggest big raffle has gotten so big that this year we’re splitting it in two! Prize draws will be held at 2pm and 5:30pm on Saturday. Keep an eye on the Raffle Porn page as more and more glamtastic goodies are added to the humongous haul of swag!
	ACCESS The venue is flat. It is open. There are disabled toilets which work on the Radar key system. There are ramps to the only building that is ever so slightly higher than ground level. Access, as far as reasonably practicable should not be an issue.
	CHILDREN AND OTHER PETS Since this an outdoor event children and pets (on leads) are welcome.
	FOOD & DRINK There will be more catering vans with more choice and lower prices. Two outside bars will be provided.
	CAMPING If you are an outdoorsy type, and want to save a few bob, bring a tent. Your stay is FREE (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Arrival is permitted from 4pm - 9:30pm on Friday, Saturday 9:00am to 9:30pm & Sunday 9:00am until 9:30pm. Stay until 12pm on Monday. Think of the shiny new mod you can get instead of spending money on a hotel room! Plan for electricity NOT being available. Please download and print the Camping Rules.You MUST read these rules prior to camping and should be able to access them whilst on site.
	OTHER ACCOMODATION If you’re dead posh, or cannot get any shut eye without starched sheets and plumped pillows, there are a number of hotels and B&Bs nearby. Check out LateRooms.com for a random selection of local accomodation…
	CASH There are plenty of FREE cashpoints within easy walking distance – see this map for details.
	THIS IS BRITAIN… This is an outside event, in summer, in England… Bring a brolly (and maybe wellies) just in case!
	CHILDREN IN NEED Last, but most definitely not least: Vapefest has always been free to attend, and will continue to be so, however, this year, we will be raising money for Garry Dibley’s annual Children in Need donation. If you appreciate what we do please consider making a donation. We don’t want your money, but a little might go a long way to making the lives of other people better.