Bawburgh villagers blast Norfolk Show traffic and pollution

People living in the usually quiet village of Bawburgh are fed up with the disruption that comes with tens of thousands of people attending the annual show.

Terry Molloy, 76, lives in Bawburgh and wants something to be done regarding traffic and congestion in the village when the show is on (Image: Terry Molloy)

Terry Molloy, 76, lives in Harts Lane and said: "We've had to deal with road blockages which included the blockage of our fragile bridge by cars trying to get in and out of the village at the same time and with no traffic control present.

"The police try to cope with the gridlock, taking them away from other, more important, duties.

One person said the area has had to deal with road blockages while the Royal Norfolk Show has been on (Image: Terry Molloy)

"People may say 'it's only two days a year' yet the village gets no compensation for the uproar.

"Something needs to be done regarding the lack of concern for locals and their focus on making as much money as they can."

Around 80,000 people attended the event on June 28 and 29, which has been held at the showground since 1954.

A spokesman for the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association said: "We're sorry to hear that a small number of local residents experienced some traffic issues during this year's Royal Norfolk Show.

The Royal Norfolk Show took place on June 28 and 29 near Longwater (Image: Terry Molloy)

"We work extremely hard to ensure local communities are aware of potential disruption during the two days of the show.

"With around 80,000 people attending the event, there will always be some delays but this year's show has been extremely well received."

The Royal Norfolk Show brought in around 80,000 people over the two days (Image: Submitted)

Victoria Smillie, 74, added: "It seems that the traffic gets worse every year.

"It's such a disruption for everyone - trying to get out and back home is not easy – it's frustrating and disrupts the entire village.

Victoria Smillie, 74, said the traffic has been getting worse every year when the show is on (Image: Victoria Smillie)

"There's also so much additional pollution being brought into the village.

"If people are trying to go to work or to the shops you have to allow for so much more time - nearly hours - just to get where you need to be.

"With the resources the show has got, it doesn't seem beyond the realms of possibility that things can't be organised better."

A spokesman for the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) said it was sorry to hear some people experienced traffic issues during this year’s Royal Norfolk Show (Image: Terry Molloy)