SNADARC
South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club
Junction 28 Amateur Radio Rally 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended, traded, volunteered, and supported the rally on Sunday 14th June 2026. We hope you enjoyed the day.
Post Mill Centre, South Normanton
Market Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2EJ
Use the map link before you set off, or follow signs from M1 Junction 28 toward South Normanton. Volunteers in hi-vis jackets will be easy to spot when you arrive.
Finding the Venue
If you are travelling in on the day, head for Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2EJ.
We recommend saving the postcode or opening directions before you travel so the venue is easy to find when you are nearby.
Directions without sat nav: From the M1 northbound or southbound, leave at Junction 28 and follow the B6019 toward South Normanton. At the Shell petrol station mini roundabout on Alfreton Road, turn right onto Market Street. Continue along Market Street for about half a mile. The Post Mill Centre is off Market Street, beside the Salvation Army building.
There are over 200 free parking spaces available on-site and nearby. If the main car park is full, overflow parking will be available at The Hub South Normanton Joint Services, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. From Market Street, continue toward the village centre and turn into Shiners Way for The Hub car park.
What You May Need On The Day
- Doors open to visitors at 10:15 AM.
- Entry is £4.
- There are over 200 free parking spaces available on-site and nearby.
- If the main car park is full, use overflow parking at The Hub South Normanton Joint Services on Shiners Way, DE55 2AA.
- If stewards are directing parking on arrival, please follow their signs and instructions.
- The venue has step-free wheelchair access throughout.
- The on-site cafe will be serving hot and cold drinks, bacon and sausage cobs, and burgers throughout the day.
- The bar opens at 11:00 AM.
- If you are meeting a trader or club, arrange that before travelling where possible.
- If you need help when you arrive, speak to one of our volunteers in a hi-vis jacket.
What to Expect
- New and used radio equipment
- Electronic components and accessories
- Local amateur radio clubs, societies, and repeater groups
- Fully booked trader spaces, with radio equipment, components, accessories, and bargains to browse
- Step-free wheelchair access throughout the venue
- On-site cafe serving hot and cold drinks, bacon and sausage cobs, and burgers
- Bar open from 11:00 AM
- Over 200 free parking spaces on-site and nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do doors open?
The rally opens to visitors at 10:15 AM on Sunday 14th June 2026.
How much is entry?
Entry is £4.
Where should I park?
There are over 200 free parking spaces on-site and nearby. Please use the Post Mill Centre car park first. If it is full, use the overflow parking at The Hub South Normanton Joint Services, Shiners Way, DE55 2AA.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. The venue has step-free wheelchair access throughout.
Will food and drinks be available?
Yes. The cafe will serve hot and cold drinks, bacon and sausage cobs, and burgers throughout the day. The bar opens at 11:00 AM.
Should I bring cash?
Yes. We will accept card payments for entry, but traders and groups choose their own payment methods and some will be cash only.
Who should I ask if I need help on the day?
Our volunteers will be easy to spot in hi-vis jackets and will be happy to assist. You can also send us a message in advance using the enquiry form below.
Trader Bookings
All trader spaces are now fully booked.
Thank you to everyone who has already booked space for the 2026 rally. We are no longer accepting additional trader applications for this event, and visitors can expect plenty to browse on the day.
If you have an existing booking and need to contact the organisers, please use the enquiry form below. Terms and event information remain available here:
Enquiries
If you need anything before rally day, send us a message and we will get back to you.