Best UK Country Shows

The Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate is well known, popular outdoor event and great family day out. Did you know it attracts over 130,000 visitors each year!

This four-day show showcases the best of Yorkshire’s rural activities, with livestock competitions, farm animals to see, sheepdog trials, and demonstrations of traditional farming techniques. There are also plenty of family-friendly activities, including a vintage funfair and a food hall filled with local produce.

Imagine a sunny day in Cumbria, where the air is filled with excitement and the scent of freshly cut grass. That’s the vibe at The Cumberland Show – a charming agricultural event that’s all about celebrating local life and heritage.As you arrive at the showground, you’re greeted by the sight of colourful tents, bustling stalls, and friendly faces everywhere you look. The event organisers have planned days of action-packed family entertainment.

We think this is a must visit during the Country Show event season. Enjoy a wide range of animal shows with equine events, falconry displays and even a ferret fun run! Vintage vehicles will thrill any little tractor fan and then, there’s children’s rides to enjoy too!

One of the most famous country shows in the UK is the Royal Welsh Show, held annually in Builth Wells, Wales. This four-day event features livestock competitions, equestrian displays, and a wide range of rural crafts and activities.

Visitors can also enjoy shopping, plus sampling delicious local food and drink from vendors around the showground. From creamy cheeses and freshly baked bread to succulent meats and sweet treats, the food stalls are a foodie’s paradise. Be sure to try some bara brith – a traditional Welsh fruit loaf – and wash it down with a refreshing glass of locally brewed cider.

The Usk Show is a fantastic country show held in the beautiful countryside of Monmouthshire, Wales. This one-day event is a celebration of rural life and agriculture, featuring livestock competitions, equestrian events, and animal displays. Visitors can browse through the numerous trade stands selling local produce, crafts, and gifts.

One of the highlights of the Usk Showground is the main ring area, where numerous exciting displays showcase skills in front of a captivated audience. There’s everything from falconry, to stunt biking and showjumping. Don’t miss vintage tractors and farm machinery, a true nod to the agricultural heritage of the region.

For families, there are plenty of activities for kids, including a funfair, bouncy castles, and interactive displays. And let’s not forget about the food offerings – be sure to sample some delicious local welsh treats and beverages while at the show.

The Royal Highland Show is one of the most prestigious countryside events in Scotland, held annually in Edinburgh. This four-day show features all aspects of farming with a wide range of livestock competitions, equestrian events, and agricultural demonstrations. Visitors can also enjoy a day of family entertainment and shopping for local produce. Kids will enjoy watching sheepdog trials, and don’t miss sampling delicious food and drink from vendors around the showground.

We recommend you don’t miss The Grand Parade, an exciting event where you can see prize winning animals in the main ring. Book early to grab your Grandstand seat!

The Royal Cornwall Show is a popular event held annually in Wadebridge, Cornwall. There is one of the biggest events in the region and there’s so much going on we don’t know where to start! This excellent event for families and features a mix of British farming displays, livestock competitions, and endless entertainment for all ages. Visitors can enjoy watching horse shows, sheep shearing demonstrations, and seeing traditional country crafts activities at the many craft stalls. The show also boasts a food and drink pavilion showcasing an abundance of food with a selection of the best of Cornish produce.

Don’t miss the Flower Show show, where you can admire stunning floral displays and learn more about gardening. We also recommend you check out the Funfair, Vintage Rally & Steam Fair. Kids will love to see and experience fairground rides from the past with the impressive range of rides and machines on show.

The Royal Norfolk Show is one of the largest agricultural shows in the UK, held annually in Norwich. This two-day event showcases the best of Norfolk’s farming industry with superb entertainment including livestock competitions, equestrian displays, and agricultural machinery demonstrations.

Can you believe there’s over 3000 animals and 700 trade stands here! Visitors can also explore the Food Hall featuring local produce and enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the showground. Families won’t want to to miss the packed schedule of Grand Ring events, including showjumping, sheep dog trials, and motorbike stunts!

The Cotswold Show is a delightful country show set in the stunning Cotswold countryside. This family-friendly event offers a wide range of activities and entertainment for all ages. We recommend that you don’t miss watching the cute dog shows, falconry and monster truck displays. There are also plenty of trade stands selling local produce, arts, and crafts for shopping.

Families can enjoy plenty of children’s activities with a variety of fun including archery, face painting, go karting and bouncy castles! Feeling daring? Then, both kids and adults can have a go at Recreational Tree Climbing. Don’t worry there’s a rope and harness for safety! Foodies in the family will love the Food Hall showcasing the best of Cotswold produce, from cheese and meats to baked goods and beverages.

The Kent Show is a popular annual event that celebrates the best of Kent’s agriculture, food, and rural life. Families will have an amazing time at this show which offers a mix of traditional agricultural displays and modern entertainment for all ages.

Visitors to the Kent Show can enjoy watching cattle displays, showjumping, and many more animal events in the main ring. Then, there’s also plenty of opportunities to explore the many trade stands offering local produce, arts and crafts, and unique gifts. Children will love the funfair rides, bouncy castles, and interactive exhibits.

One of the highlights of the Kent Show is the Food and Drink Pavilion, where visitors can sample delicious local foods and beverages from across the region. From artisan cheeses and meats to craft beers and ciders, there’s something for all ages to enjoy

This one-day event celebrates the best of rural life in the region, with a focus on agriculture, livestock, and equestrian displays.

Visitors to the Romsey Show can enjoy the countryside area and see lots of different animals. Don’t miss the sheep show and grand parade of livestock. There’s even a reptile area and horse show. There are also plenty of opportunities to explore the many trade stands offering local produce, arts and crafts, and unique gifts. Families will love the children’s funfair!