Rural Craft Stand Applications

How to Apply

For 2026, we will have the same position for the Rural Craft Demonstration Space, with all outside stands who will supply their own gazebo/marquee.  

We have discovered that there was an outage worldwide with Starlink on our Show Day last year which is why we had such problems with connections. You will need WIFI unless you have your own Starlink. It is impossible to guarantee 100% online WIFI coverage. You will be advised your individual Stand WIFI codes which will service a maximum of 3 devices, a week before the Show. Please have your Supervisor code with you, and it is recommended that you turn off your Refund function on card devices. Rural Broadband can also provide traders with their own separate Starlink for the day  –  cost £98 inclusive of VAT per Stand (they will supply VAT invoice). If you want to go for this option, please put this in the Further Business Information comments. 

We recommend that traders do have a cash float with them. Cashback is also available for the public at the Main Admission Gate and the Administration and Finance Marquee near to the Members Enclosure entrance.

All Applications must be made online, except in exceptional circumstances when you can contact the Head Steward  –  Anna Ovenden for a Paper Copy:    [email protected]    Alternatively you can contact Event Co-ordinator  –  David Hitcham for a Paper Copy: [email protected]

The closing date for Applications is Monday 17th August 2026.  

To make an application, fill in the form below and click Submit application.

Payment and booking confirmation

No payment is taken at this stage. When you click Submit application you will see confirmation that we have received and are reviewing your application. If your application is accepted you will receive a booking confirmation.

Invoices

If your online application is successful, you will receive an invoice by email summarising your Stand costs. There is no VAT payable. You will then be emailed a manual invoice.

Rural Craft Stand rules

All Rural Craft Stands must comply with the following rules:

  • There are strictly no vehicle movements, without prior permission, on or off the Showground between the hours of 8.00am and 5.30pm on Show day. Your Stand must be fully functional by 8.30am.You are expected to remain with your Stand until 5.30pm.
  • If you are mowing the grass on your stand, you must either dispose of the cuttings off site (to comply with National Trust regulations), and/or the Show will provide a receptacle for disposal on site. Please enquire at the Showground Office as appropriate.
  • Copies of our Safeguarding; and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policies are available here. You are asked to comply with them.
  • The information within this application form and supporting documentation is for the sole use of The Aylsham Agricultural Show Association Limited (AASA). Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.
  • All traders are responsible for the fire safety of their own stand and must provide their own firefighting equipment as outlined in Appendix 2.
  • The AASA recommends that Show Exhibitors and Caterers use biodegradable items whenever possible.
  • Traders may be inspected on the day and failure to provide the correct certification as requested in this form may result in you being unable to trade.

Application Form

Stand costs
15ft square (unless agreed otherwise)
See further comments under Business Information. You will provide your own cover.
Free
Electric 16amp hook-ups
Please select the number of electric hook-ups you require
£50.00
Electric 32amp hook-ups
Please select the number of electric hook-ups you require
£90.00
Are you providing your own Starlink?
If yes, you will need power for this. note that it is impossible to guarantee 100% online WiFi coverage.
Free
Is a WiFi connection required (per stand)?
NB: The WiFi will only work if you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth card reader, or a stand alone card reader with 3/4G which is WIFI enabled. If you only have an older stand alone card reader with 3/4G which is not WIFI enabled, it is not likely to work with the very poor mobile phone signal at Blickling.
£30.00
Showground vehicle pass
You will require a pass for each vehicle you intend to bring to the Showground on Show day. Each pass will admit one vehicle and the driver, and one other adult (who must be trade stand staff) before 8am only. Children aged 16 and under have free entry. For deliveries before Show day, this pass will not be required and you will simply report to the Showground Office.
Free
Additional Other Admission Tickets
£22.00
Memberships (if required) for Double Ticket
If you would also like to become a Show Member, please select this option. This will give you two additional Admission Tickets and two Members badges.
£70.00
Total: £

Business information
Will you be demonstrating your craft?*
Booking Guidelines/Terms and Conditions*
Further business information
Insurance policy documents
Do you have employer liability insurance?*
See Booking Guidelines Clauses 32-35
Do you have product liability insurance?*
See Booking Guidelines Clauses 32-35
Health and safety
Are you bringing a purpose made Hospitality Unit to the Show?*
Are you bringing any electrical items to the Show?*
If Yes, you will need a valid PAT Testing Certificate for the relevant items, unless the item is still within a manufacturers warranty.
Are you bringing a marquee/gazebo to the Show?*
Will you be bringing a silent running generator (petrol powered not allowed unless specifically fitted to catering unit), or any other power unit which might be part of your catering vehicle, hospitality unit or Starlink?*
Traders Using LPG – Questions and Information
Are you bringing LPG or equivalent to the Show?*
If Yes, you will need to complete Appendix 1
Do you have an inspection/gas safety certificate for the appliances and pipe work, and are all hose connections made with “crimped” fastenings?*
Are cooking appliances fixed securely on a firm non-combustible heat insulating base and surrounded by shields or similar material on three sides?*
Do the shields provide an adequate and effective barrier of at least 600mm between the heat source and any combustible material?*
Have you ensured that no combustible materials can be blown against, or fall onto the apparatus?*
Are the LPG cylinders kept outside, or within a specific ventilated unit, secured in the upright position and out of the reach of the general public?*
Do you ensure that only those cylinders in use are kept at your unit/stall? *
(Spares should be kept to a minimum and in line with any specific conditions for the event)
Are the gas cylinders readily accessible to enable easy isolation in case of an emergency?*
Are the cylinders located away from entrances, emergency exits and circulation areas?*
Do you ensure that gas supplied is isolated at the cylinder, as well as the appliance when the apparatus is not in use and the appliances are fitted with full flame safety devices on all burners that are not readily visible?*