Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW.

Travel

ARRIVING BY CAR
To find the showground, visitors travelling from the North on the M5 motorway should exit at Junction 7 and follow the signs to Malvern. Travelling from the South on the M5, visitors should exit at Junction 8 onto the M50 motorway and then after a very short distance take Junction 1 signposted to the Malverns.  Follow the brown road signs for Three Counties Showground from all main routes or use postcode WR13 6NW for SAT NAV. There will be free parking available on site. 
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
The closest train station is Great Malvern which is approximately ten minutes drive to the showground. For train times and updated schedules please see http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ 
DISABLED ACCESS
All the buildings at the showground have ramps and are accessible by wheelchair. If you’re a blue badge holder, please use the brown gate for allocated disabled parking near the showground entrance. You’ll find disabled toilets throughout the showground. Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs are available for the disabled, elderly, and mobility impaired visitors, courtesy of the Event Mobility Charitable Trust. If you have any questions about scooter hire or would like to book, please visit the Event Mobility website page or call 01386 725391.

Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Stay

If you are looking for a place to stay during the Three Counties Defence & Security Expo 3CDSE we have agreed some preferential 3CDSE 2020 delegate rates with the following hotels nearby. Typical of the region, each hotel offers its own unique style and character. If you wish to extend your stay and also enjoy the glorious Malvern countryside, restaurants, shopping and outdoor experiences that the region has to offer please contact the hotel directly to ensure the best-extended rate. 

The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern
A historic 4-star hotel in the heart of Great Malvern with landscaped gardens and spectacular views over the Vale of Evesham and the Malvern Hills.20% off the best available rate. Use code 3CDSE when booking at  https://www.sarova-abbeyhotel.com or call 01684 892332. 
The Cottage in the Wood
Set on the side of the magnificent Malvern hills, The Cottage in the Wood boasts one of the best views in the region.Reduced rate for single or double occupancy £120 on a bed and breakfast basis.Quote 3CDSE2019 when booking at https://www.cottageinthewood.co.uk/ or call 01684 588 860. 
The Colwall Park Hotel, Colwall
A country house hotel in two acres of beautiful gardens situated in the centre of Colwall halfway between Great Malvern and Ledbury.  Perfect for exploring the beautiful Malvern Hills with footpaths from the hotel gardens leading directly onto the slopes of the hills. 10% off the best available rate.Quote 3CDSE Expo when booking on 01684 540000. See https://colwall.co.uk/ for more information

For further accommodation options please visit the Three Counties Showground website for their local recommendations, which can be found here https://www.threecounties.co.uk/visitor-guide/places-to-stay/.

Admission & Security Policy

By attending 3CDSE 2020 you accept the following security criteria.

  • 3CDSE 2020 is open to members of the defence & security industry, those intending to supply to the defence & security industry/military/law enforcement agencies; the military, law enforcement, relevant UK and international government bodies, defence and security-related charities and their associates. In attending the event you confirm that you meet the above criteria.
  • You must present a printed ticket upon arrival at 3CDSE 2020. Electronic copies will not be accepted. Printer facilities will be available, but for expediency and to avoid queues please bring your printed ticket with you.
  • Attendees at 3CDSE may be subject to a spot-vehicle check.
  • All attendees will be subject to a bag check.
  • 3CDSE lanyards and valid entry tickets must be clearly displayed at all times whilst on site.
  • Other than personal bags and equipment relating to exhibitor stands, large bags or other equipment will not be allowed onto the site. There is no secure storage at 3CDSE. Items left unattended anywhere on site at 3CDSE may be removed and if deemed a security risk, destroyed.
  • No mobiles, tablets or other electronic devices will be permitted in the MoD Industry Day theatre on 14th July 2020. Lockers will be provided external to the theatre to leave such items.