Global Birdfair 2026 Tickets

Venue address: Lyndon Top, Rutland LE15 8RN

Public access times

Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026

Main Exhibitor Marquees open 9am to 5.30pm daily. Last admission 4pm

PLUS

Events, catering and bar open until 9pm Friday and Saturday evenings.

Valid tickets allow you to remain on site until 9pm Friday & Saturday.

No dogs other than assistance dogs are allowed on event site.  Assistance dogs should wear appropriate lead or bib and the handler must carry their assistance dog card and be prepared to show this at the main entrance to avoid any misunderstandings on site. 

PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS WITH YOU TO THE EVENT AND LEAVE THEM IN YOUR CAR - IF ANY DOG IS IN DISTRESS IN A VEHICLE WE WILL RESCUE IT BY FORCE IF NEEDED

There will be photographers on site throughout the event who are authorised by Global Birdfair 

Available to book online from 1 February 2026 at 10.00am
Please try to buy your tickets in advance. 

Ticket prices include FREE onsite parking or use of our FREE shuttle bus

Three day pass £50.00 early bird price, £55.00 standard price

One day pass £20.00 early bird price, £25.00 standard price

Family Sunday tickets (2 adults and up to 4 children) £25.00 early bird price, £28.00 standard price. (this is only valid for adults accompanied by at least one child)

Reduced prices for students; 

Three day pass advance price £22.00/ standard price £24.00 

One day student pass advance price £10.00 / standard price £12.00

Under 18's FREE with a paying adult

Carer tickets available 

We will have cashless payment systems for ticket sales on the gate 

Programmes can be bought in advance with your tickets & collected on your arrival at Global Birdfair by providing your Programme voucher

Exhibitor Enquiry forms and Lecture/Workshop Enquiry Forms now open

By Shuttle Bus:

We have a shuttle bus available between Oakham Railway Station and the Global Birdfair site at Lyndon Top.  First Shuttle around 8:30am from Oakham Station. Last Daytime shuttle leaves Global Birdfair at 7pm.  

On Friday and Saturday evenings there is an extra shuttle bus leaving Global Birdfair for Oakham at 9.15pm (£5.00 charge please pay on the bus)

TBC for 2026 on Sunday 12 July ONLY - Corby Railway Station Service

Example of timetable for 2025 only 

0930 - Collection from Corby Station (train arrives 0920 from London St Pancras) to Global Birdfair Site (£5.00 Return fare to pay on the bus)

1130 - Collection from Corby Station (train arrives 1120 from London St Pancras) to Global Birdfair Site (£5.00 Return fare to pay on the bus)

1715 - Depart Global Birdfair Site to Corby Railway Station (Train at 1753)

1815 - Depart Global Birdfair Site to Corby Railway Station (Train at 1853)

By Bicycle:

Bicycles can be ridden to an allocated area near the event entrance where they can be left during your visit to Global Birdfair.  Bicycles are not permitted on the event site.

By Car:

There is ample free car parking at Lyndon Top including forward parking for those with Disabled badges and those who require mobility assistance during the event.  Please do NOT park on the roads approaching the event or in the Rutland Nursery or Golf Club. You  cannot access the event from these locations.

National Highways Travel Updates

By Train:

Oakham Railway Station is 5 miles from the Global Birdfair event site. 

We will run a shuttle service between the station and the event.  Watch for details. 

By Bus:

There are several bus services running through Oakham.  Please see the Rutland Council website and search for Oakham for details of services.  You can also travel by bus to Manton and then it is around 1 mile to the site along a flat path separated from the road.

By Taxi:

There will be a taxi drop off and collection point near the main entrance to the  Global Birdfair event site.

By Plane:

Nearest Airport East Midlands - around a 1 hour drive from the site..  

There are trains direct to Oakham from Stansted Airport and train transfers available from Birmingham Airport.  London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport are accessible by train via Peterborough, Leicester and Corby.

We have spaces for people to camp on the site or bring a caravan/motorhome.  Book direct with Lyndon Top Caravan Site

You can also book Glamping on site in advance for 3 night stays.  Portable showers are available for Glamping guests -  BOOKINGS TAKEN TIL 1 JULY

We also have a limited number of spaces available at The Paddock for Global Birdfair attendees (exhibitors or guests).  The Paddock is an adult only caravan/motorhome site opposite the Global Birdfair site and includes hook up electrical provision and a chemical waste emptying facility.  Minimum 3 night stays are available for Global Birdfair guests and exhibitors.  Book direct by email here: hello@thepaddockrutlandwater.co.uk

Oakham School will also be offering accommodation in 2026.  Watch for details.

Oakham School will be providing accommodation and shuttle bus services - details soon

Alternative suggestions are on our Venue Information page.

There will be a range of food and drink outlets situated within the Global Birdfair site to cater for most needs.   A fully licensed bar will be available. 

Catering will be open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.