The Big One Show is almost upon us, so here is everything that you need to know about the UK's largest angling show

Talks

Don’t miss out on the live seminars, where you can learn from the pros and get involved in the Q&As.

Bait

Leading brands such as CC Moore, Sticky, Dynamite and Bait-Tech will be showcasing all their new products.

Tips

You can learn loads from world-renowned experts. Bob Nudd will be on the Browning stand, Alan Blair will be on the Nash stand, and lots of the Korda team will be present.

Celebrities

Meet the stars at this year’s show, including Danny Fairbrass, Bob Nudd, Steve Ringer, Dean Macey and more...

Holiday Stands

There’ll be chance to book a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, whether catfishing on the Ebro, carp fishing in France, or venturing to Thailand.

Food

An upstairs restaurant and outside catering centre will provide food and drink for all.

Clubs and fisheries

Join a new club or fishery. Farnham Angling Society will be there, as will Twyford & District AC and Hartley Wintney AC.

Tackle

All the major manufacturers will be attending, with sponsored anglers on hand for exclusive demonstrations.

New Steve Ringer book

Head to the Angling Times stand to buy Steve Ringer’s Ultimate Guide to Pole Fishing, and get your book signed by the man himself.

all the info at a glance

Date: Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25

Location: Hall One, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6AZ

Directions: From Junction 4 of the M3 follow the signs for Farnborough by accessing the A331 Blackwater Valley Route. Turn off at the Ash Vale/North Camp Station exit and head back over the A331 from the roundabout. At the junction, turn left for Farnborough and travel on the A3011 Lynchford Road. At the second roundabout (Queens roundabout) The Big One will be well signposted from this point.

Sat Nav postcode: GU14 6AZ

Big One ticket prices:

Advance adult one-day ticket: £12

Advance concessionary one-day ticket (over 65s, blue badge holders and 12 to 15-year-olds): £8

Advance half-day ticket (entry after 1pm on both days): £7

Advance adult two-day ticket: £18

On the door adult one-day ticket: £13

On the door concessionary one-day ticket (over 65s, blue badge holders and 12 to 15-year-olds): £9

On the door half-day ticket: £7

Under 12s get in free!

Ticket hotline: 0345 8731900

Opening times: Entry for ticket holders is 8.30am on both days. Pay on the door customers can enter approximately an hour later on both days. The Big One closes at 5.30pm on Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.

Parking: There is ample free parking in the north and west car parks on site. A quick buggy and mini bus service will be running all day if you don’t want to walk. However, the organisers would encourage
car-sharing to ensure enough spaces for everyone!

Catering: The new hall has a large restaurant upstairs, while food and hot and cold drinks will be available from the dozens of outside catering outlets.