Venue & Showground Hire
Festivals
Fetes & Festivals
Rallies & Meetups
Parties & Private Events
Whatever event you are planning
Unthank Park is set in the beautiful Dales surroundings by the banks of the River Wear just a short walk from the Front Street and local amenities in Stanhope.
The Showground is no stranger to big events. Home to the annual Stanhope Show, Unthank Park is sufficiently large to accommodate the numerous stands, marquees and car parking that are a necessary part of staging a successful event.
Throughout the year our superb show ground hosts many parties, rallies, festivals, shows and private gatherings. Our stunning showground is available to suit all sizes and budgets.

The Ridley Suite dressed for a wedding.

The Pavilion, Unthank Park, Stanhope.
How To Book
Would you like to make an enquiry about booking the showfield or one of our buildings for your event?
Please complete the form below and we will be in touch very soon.
Please note this is an enquiry you are making. Submitting this form does NOT constitute a booking. All bookings are subject to committee approval. For further enquiries regarding hiring the showground or building please contact Lisa Johnstone, General Secretary on 07966516270, email generalsecretary@stanhopeshow.com
Showground Features
With an abundance of pubs, hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan sites and retail businesses, Unthank Park is simply a superb location for a multitude of events. The site is situated on the banks of the River Wear in Weardale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
25 acres of flat grassland
Ample car parking space
Permanent toilet blocks
Ridley Suite – large purpose built building
Members Pavilion
Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Fenced with lockable entrance gate.
Contact
Postal Address
General Secretary, Ms Lisa Johnstone
Virginia House, 5 North Terrace,
Gainford,
County Durham, DL2 3EE
Contact
Showground
Show Ground Address
Unthank Park, Stanhope,
County Durham, DL13 2PQ