West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury
The West Mid Showground is situated in the heart of Shrewsbury, a historic market town on the banks of the River Severn. The town is easily accessible from the west via the M54 leading to the A5 and is situated off the Berwick Road. The showground is a short walk from Shrewsbury Train Station and the town’s Bus Station.
Barifest 2027
Everything you love about Barifest...
just bigger and better.
Our New Home
Why you'll love
our new venue
The West Mid Showground gives Barifest more space, better facilities and everything we need to create an even bigger weekend together.
Indoor Event Space
Our indoor Entertainment area offers shelter from the elements, live entertainment and access to electrical outlets throughout the weekend.
Riverside Retreat
Escape to the peaceful banks of the River Severn, where you can relax, enjoy the scenery and cool off by the water between activities.
Easy to reach
The venue is easily accessible from the A5 and M54, with excellent road links from across the UK
Just a short walk from Shrewsbury town centre, with the railway station also within walking distance.
Better Facilities
Permanent toilets, showers, free parking and optional electric hook-ups to make the weekend more comfortable.
With flat terrain, accessible toilets and showers, the venue is designed to help every guest enjoy the Barifest experience.
15-20
Minute walk from Railway Station
5-10
Minute Walk to centre and hotels
Available
Electrical Hook-Ups
Find Us
Visit us at our location below.
How to Get There
Venue: The West Mid Showground
Address: Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Postcode: SY1 2PF
One of the biggest advantages of our new home is how easy it is to reach. The West Mid Showground is just a 15-minute walk from Shrewsbury town centre and approximately 15–20 minutes on foot from Shrewsbury Railway Station, making it ideal whether you're travelling by car, train or public transport.
By Car
Use SY1 2PF in your sat-nav.
The venue is easily accessible from the A5 and M54, with excellent road links from across the UK.
Free on-site parking will be available for all Barifest attendees throughout the weekend.
By Train
Travel to Shrewsbury Railway Station, which has direct services from:
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Manchester, Chester, Cardiff' Aberystwyth
North Wales, London (via connecting and direct Avanti services)
From the station, it's approximately a 15–20 minute walk to the showground, or just a 5-minute taxi journey.
By Bus
Shrewsbury Bus Station is located in the town centre, approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue.
Regular bus services operate into Shrewsbury from across Shropshire, the West Midlands and surrounding areas.
Taxis & Ride Apps
Local taxi companies can drop you directly at the showground entrance in just a few minutes from the railway station or town centre.
Some local taxi services include:
Go Carz Shrewsbury – 01743 444444
Shrewsbury Taxis – 01743 242424
Uber availability in Shrewsbury can be limited, so we recommend pre-booking a local taxi where possible.