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SHOW TIME – Groundsfest 2026

Posted on August 4, 2026

16-17 September 2026 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
GROUNDSFEST - WHERE HOLIDAY PARK GROUNDS TEAMS GET AHEAD

First impressions count, and nowhere is that more important than on a holiday park. From beautifully maintained lawns and landscaped entrances to safe play areas and inviting outdoor spaces, the quality of your grounds has a direct impact on the guest experience.

That’s why GroundsFest has become an essential date in the diary for professionals responsible for maintaining holiday parks and leisure destinations. Taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026, GroundsFest brings together the latest machinery, battery-powered technology, landscaping equipment, turf care solutions and outdoor maintenance innovations - all in one place.

Visitors can get hands-on with the equipment, compare machines side by side, speak directly with manufacturers and watch live demonstrations, making it easier to find the right solutions before making an investment. What really sets GroundsFest apart is its unique atmosphere.

As well as free education sessions, expert advice and hundreds of exhibitors, the event continues into the evening with live music, great food and plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues and make new connections. It creates a relaxed environment where business conversations happen naturally.

Whether you manage a large holiday resort or a small holiday park, GroundsFest offers practical ideas, valuable contacts and an enjoyable day out that will leave you inspired long after the event has finished.

Saltex 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019

Saltex 2019

30th - 31st October 2019

NEC, Birmingham

SALTEX 2019 will feature over 300 exhibitors including some of the biggest names in groundscare.
The two-day event will offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the very latest industry trends and innovations, enhance their education and learn from industry experts.
The exhibition is the longest-standing event of its kind in the world, having been held almost every year since 1938, and the show is continually evolving with the people of the industry in mind.
This year the show floor will be bursting with everything a visitor needs to increase their efficiency and improve operations – and attendees can expect features such as:
• NEW! Eco Village – live demonstrations purely dedicated to environmentally-friendly products.
• Learning LIVE - SALTEX’s world-class free educational programme.
• Pathology and Soil Science LIVE – a look in detail at the symptoms of turfgrass fungal disease problems.
• SALTEX Innovation Award – celebrating the very best in new groundscare technology.
• Ask the Expert - free face-to-face turfcare advice.
• Outdoor Demonstrations – the latest products in action in an area directly outside halls 6,7 and 8.
• SALTEX College Cup - land based colleges compete in an academic test of turf management knowledge.
• Lawn Care Legends LIVE – a fantastic networking opportunity for landscapers and gardeners.
• Job Clinic – free one-to-one sessions covering CV writing to interview techniques.
Registration is accessible through the SALTEX website and visitors can simply bring their email confirmation (on a phone or a printed copy to the registration desk) which will be located at the show entrance.