Final preparations underway for the Orsett Show - discount online ticket line open until 5am

By Nub News Reporter 5th Sep 2025

Local News by Nub News Reporter 5th Sep 2025

FINAL preparations for tomorrow's show are under way at the Orsett Showground where the vast array of entertainment areas, trade stands and marquees are nearing completion.

Volunteers have been busy on the showground all week and among today's arrivals were fairground rides, vintage steam engines and some of the performing teams.

Nub News visited the site to check how things were going.

Tickets for the show can still be bought online (until 5am tomorrow - Saturday, 6 September).

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