Red 3 Exibitor Camping

The smell of canvas and diesel mingles with cut grass as exhibitors stake their pitches, guy-ropes taut against a sky that could bring anything.

This is working camping — the sort of field that springs up beside showgrounds and event sites, where traders, crafters, and show folk bed down between long days on their feet. If you're pitching at a country fair, agricultural show, or festival as an exhibitor, this is your overnight base: tents and campervans welcome, the vibe practical rather than pastoral. It's not a holiday campsite, but a functional overnight for those with a stall to run come morning.

Facilities aren't detailed, so check what's provided when you arrive — portaloos and water are the usual fare. Dogs may be allowed depending on the event, so ask beforehand. Campfires need checking on arrival too; some shows permit them, others don't. Expect early starts, the rumble of generators, neighbours who understand you've got stock to unload at dawn. It's camaraderie born of shared graft, not leisure — and for exhibitors, that's precisely the point.