The National Shooting Show Announces New Chapter: Relocating to NAEC Stoneleigh in 2026

The National Shooting Show, the UK’s best loved gatherings for shooting enthusiasts, announces an exciting new chapter. In response to overwhelming consumer demand for a true celebration of shooting, the event will relocate to NAEC Stoneleigh, beginning in 2026.

For many years, the event has welcomed thousands of passionate visitors from across the UK. It has become a much-loved fixture on the shooting calendar, offering an unmatched blend of industry expertise, retail opportunities, and hands on experiences. However, feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike has made it clear: the shooting community is ready for something bigger, bolder, and even more central.

NAEC Stoneleigh, with its rich heritage in country sports and superb facilities, offers the perfect setting for the next evolution of the National Shooting Show. Located in the heart of England, it is ideally positioned to welcome visitors from all regions of the UK and beyond.

“This move represents a bold and positive step forward for the show and for the wider shooting community,” said James Gower, Managing Director at the National Shooting Show.

“We are proud of everything we’ve achieved in Harrogate, but we are equally excited about what’s ahead. NAEC Stoneleigh gives us the scope to create the kind of immersive, inclusive, and celebratory experience that our audience has been asking for.”

Lowri Croydon, Head of Commercial & Business Development at NAEC Stoneleigh added: “We are proud to announce we are working with the team at Stable Events Ltd to host the National Shooting Show for 2026 and beyond. Given NAEC Stoneleigh’s country heritage and central location, it’s the ideal venue to welcome the country’s shooting community and support the continued growth of this prestigious event.”

This move is more than a change of venue – it marks a bold step into the future of the show, under the direction of Stable Events, the UK’s foremost organiser of shooting and countryside lifestyle events. With a proven track record delivering major events such as The Game Fair, The GWCT Scottish Game Fair, and World Gunmakers’ Evening along with The National Shooting Show, Stable Events brings not only unrivalled expertise and audience engagement, but also the confidence, reassurance, and delivery that exhibitors, sponsors, partners, and visitors can trust.

The 2026 edition at NAEC Stoneleigh will continue to showcase the very best in shooting sports, from leading brands and manufacturers to expert talks, hands-on experiences, and community engagement – all within a location steeped in countryside tradition.

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