FAQ’S

Where is the Frenchay Flower Show?

Frenchay Common, just outside St John the Baptist Church. This new location is right in the heart of the village.

Frenchay Common
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1LJ

How Can I Get There?

Public transport. By bus. Bus number 50 will bring you right to the Frenchay Showground. M3 will bring you to the ring road and M1 & M4 will drop you at Begbrook a 15 minute walk away

By cycle. The flower show is only a few minutes from the cycle path from Bath to the University West of England’s Frenchay Campus, which is a short walk from the flower show site.

Arriving by car. There is ample free parking on Frenchay Parklands between Begbrook Park, Loverose Lane, and Lime Tree Walk. See below – where can I park ?

What Are The Opening and Closing Times?

Saturday, 11th July 2026

10.30 Show Opens
11.00 Fun Dog Show starts
12.00 Marquee opens
17.30 Show closes

What are the Gate Entry Prices?

Adults are £8. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are Free.

Payments can be made by cash, card, or QR code.

Tickets bought online in advance are discounted to £6.00 before 1st July.

What happens when I enter the Show site ?

If your tickets are on your phone then we will need to scan each each barcode from your phone screen. We can also scan from any tickets printed on paper

We will then apply a hand stamp if you wish. This will enable you to leave the site and return without having to pay again

Bags may be searched

Where Can I Park?

There is ample free parking on the Frenchay Parklands, between Begbrook Park, Loverose Lane, and Lime Tree Walk. Drive to the roundabout near Frenchay Museum. Sign posts will direct you to the car park.

Disabled Badge holders can enter at St John’s the Baptist Church Car Park. Please see the map. You will need to show your disabled badge to our traffic marshals to gain access to this car park

We ask all those attending to be courteous, considerate and responsible, and, above all, respectful of the property and privacy of our neighbours.

Bringing your Exhibits to the Show

Having submitted your entry form by 5:00pm on Wednesday 8th July, you should then bring your exhibits and competition entries to the Marquee on either:

Friday 10 July between 4.00pm to 7.00pm.
Saturday 11 July, on the morning of the show, between 7.30am and 9.30am AT THE LATEST. Please arrive as early as possible because the site will be very busy. All vehicles must be off the site by 9.30am for safety reasons as we set up the Show site

You be issued with your personal exhibit cards by one of our friendly stewards when you arrive at the Marquee with your exhibits. You will then be directed to where you can place and stage your exhibits.

PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE TAKEN ON THE SHOW DAY.

Can I Bring my Dog?

Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must always be kept on a lead, and owners must clean up after them. Bins are located throughout the showground.

Owners are responsible for the behaviour of their pets. Permission for any animal on the showground may be withdrawn at any time if the pet is a nuisance.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring disabled visitors can enjoy our event. An accessible car park which is available to all blue badge holders is located next to the Church on the grass. The accessible car park is approximately 60 metres from the main entrance to the Show

There is at least one accessible toilet.

There is some seating by the band arena which we keep available for disabled visitors. We recommend that if seating is compulsory to your enjoyment of the event then please bring it with you.

Will there be First Aid?

Trained medics with an ambulance will be on site.

Besides the Exhibition Marquee, are there other entertainments?

There are many children’s amusements, a children’s magician, and alpacas. There will be a Brass band, Morris dancers, classic cars and over 60 stalls selling a wide range of crafts and gifts.

Can I Buy Food and Drink at the Show?

There will be a variety of food and drinks vendors at the show. Traders are independent but we do ask them to keep their prices reasonable and in line with the cost of living crisis. We specifically select vendors so that we provide food for all budgets. Food Suppliers will be offering Vegetarian and Vegan options. There will also be hot and cold drinks.

Alcoholic drinks are not permitted

This is a community-run village event organised by volunteers, and while we work hard to keep ticket prices affordable and provide a wide range of attractions and facilities, we are unfortunately unable to provide complimentary bottled water for all visitors attending the show. Visitors are therefore encouraged to bring their own drinking water or purchase refreshments, including bottled water, cold drinks, tea, and coffee from our stalls across the showground throughout the event. Clearly this is particularly important in warm weather. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us keep the event sustainable and affordable for the local community.

Can I Bring Gazebos, Tables and Chairs

Please do not bring tables chairs or rugs for use in the site because we don’t have the space. There are some seats provided. Gazebos and pop-up tents are also not allowed.

Can I take Pictures and Films at the Show

We kindly ask all visitors to respect others’ privacy when taking photos or videos, and to seek permission before capturing close-up images of individuals especially children. Photos or videos of children should only be taken with a parent or guardian’s consent. Thank you for your cooperation

Can I Bring a Picnic?

Yes. You are allowed to bring food and drink onto the site. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted. Please remember to take your litter home.

Are There any Toilets on the site?

There are toilets, including disabled accessible toilets.

Are there Baby Changing Facilities?

No unfortunately we do not have baby changing facilities on site

Is there a Marquee Exhibit, “Sell Off”, at the end of the Show ?

At approximately 5:00 pm, many exhibits and prize produce, including cakes, jams, desserts, fruits, vegetables, floral displays and art, are sold by auction, with many bargains!

Is there a Cash Point at the Show ?

There is no cash point at the Show. There is one nearby at the local garage by the Frenchay Museum

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