Lincolnshire Showground

The Lincolnshire Showground is an agricultural showground[1] and exhibition centre[2][3] built in 1959[4] in North Carlton, north of Lincoln in England.[5] It is the chief exhibition centre of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society,[6] and has been used for large events such as LincsFest,[7] the Lincolnshire Farming Conference,[8] Poacher International Jamboree for scouts and guides, and as a vaccination centre during the COVID-19 crisis in England.[9][10][11]

Lincolnshire Showground
aerial photo of a showgrounds
Lincolnshire Showground, August 2013
Map
AddressLN2 2NA
Lincoln
England
Coordinates53°17′13″N 0°32′53″W / 53.287°N 0.548°W / 53.287; -0.548

The venue incorporates the EPIC exhibition centre and a woodland.[12][13]

References

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  2. ^ "Archbishop's Pastoral Visit To Diocese Of Lincoln". States News Service. 5 March 2010. Gale A220529294 – via Gale Academic OneFile.
  3. ^ "COUNTRY VIEW: Rain blesses EPIC centre's topping out". Farmers Guardian. 4 April 2008. p. 72. ISSN 0014-8423. Rain failed to dampen the spirits of the 200 or more people who witnessed the topping out of Lincolnshire's newest and greenest exhibition and conference centre at the Lincolnshire Showground.
  4. ^ "Showcase Brochure: The Lincolnshire Showground" (PDF).
  5. ^ Garner, James (12 April 2002). "Regulations delay show". Farmers Weekly. p. 36. Gale A84663418 – via Gale Academic OneFile.
  6. ^ "Food and farming feast". Gainsborough Standard. Gainsborough, England. 24 June 2008. Gale A180566372 – via Gale OneFile: News.
  7. ^ "Brand new event LincsFest launches at the Lincolnshire Showground this summer". Lincolnshire Echo. Lincolnshire, England. 1 July 2021. p. 9. Gale A675697895 – via Gale OneFile.
  8. ^ "Lincolnshire Showground cancels annual Farming Conference due to Covid-19". Plus Company Updates. 29 January 2022. Gale A690973242 – via Gale General OneFile.
  9. ^ "Out and about: Outings". The Times. 17 August 1985. Gale A117964161 – via Gale Academic OneFile.
  10. ^ "Judy Puts Her Running Shoes On For Charity". Gainsborough Standard. Gainsborough, England. 16 March 2006. Gale A188569211 – via Gale OneFile: News.
  11. ^ "Covid vaccination walk-in for over 50s at Lincolnshire Showground". Market Rasen Mail Online. 7 April 2021. Gale A657650583 – via Gale OneFile: News.
  12. ^ "Environmental ethos at centre's heart". Farmers Guardian. 6 July 2007. p. 76. Gale A166219933 – via Gale General OneFile.
  13. ^ "Woodland incorporated into Lincolnshire Show". Farmers Guardian. 13 April 2007. p. 12. Gale A162154157 – via Gale General OneFile.