What Are Show Plates?
Show plates are custom-made number plates used for display purposes — they don't need to display a real road-legal registration. This means you can have any text, name, or combination printed on your plate.
They're ideal for car shows and exhibitions, personalised gifts, garage wall displays, trade stands, or simply adding a personal touch to your vehicle. Because they're not for road use, there are no restrictions on font, colour, or design.
From £24.98 a pair, our show plates are some of the most affordable on the market. Choose your size, material, text, and style — and we'll build them to order.
Build Your Show PlateAre Show Plates Legal?
Show plates are not legal for road use. They can only be displayed on a vehicle at a show, on a trade stand, or mounted as a display item.
If you need road-legal plates for a vehicle, please use our road-legal builder instead — all road plates are made to BS AU 145e standard.
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Popular Show Plate Ideas
Show plates are perfect for dozens of occasions. Here are some of the most popular reasons our customers order them.
Car Shows & Events
Display a custom plate at car shows, trade stands, or exhibitions — any text, any style.
Personalised Gifts
A unique gift idea — personalised with someone's name, nickname, or a special message.
Garage Wall Display
A classic garage wall decoration — your initials, a favourite car, or a memorable registration.
Film & TV Props
We supply show plates for props, photoshoots, and promotional uses. Any specification.
Can I Buy Motorcycle Show Plates?
Yes — we offer motorcycle show plates in the appropriate sizes for bikes. These can be used on your bike at shows or displayed in your home or workshop. Like all show plates, they are not for road use.
What Can My Show Plates Look Like?
Because show plates don't need to comply with road-legal regulations, you have total creative freedom:
- Any text, name, initials, or message
- Multiple colour options for backgrounds and characters
- 3D gel or 4D laser-cut character styles
- Custom borders, logos, and badge additions
- Standard, short, oblong, or custom sizes
Online Builder
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Use our online builder to customise every detail — see your plate live as you design it, then order in seconds.
Design Your Custom Show Plate Today
Any text, any style, any size. From £24.98 a pair with fast UK delivery — perfect for gifts, shows, and displays.
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