The National Shooting Show, one of the UK’s most beloved gatherings for shooting enthusiasts, announces today that it will be taking a pause in Harrogate for 2026 as it prepares for an exciting new chapter. In response to overwhelming consumer demand for a true celebration of shooting, the event will relocate to NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in the Midlands, beginning in 2026.
For many years, the Harrogate 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 camaraderie. 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, Stoneleigh Park, 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.”
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 Park 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.
Further details, including dates and ticketing information, will be released in the coming months.
