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Alwinton Border Shepherds' Show

Saturday 9 October 2027 (to be confirmed)
Alwinton Show Field, Alwinton, Northumberland(NE65 7BQ)

Alwinton Border Shepherds' Show is the last agricultural show of the border season, held for more than 150 years on its show field at Alwinton, in Upper Coquetdale within Northumberland National Park. For hill farmers it marks the end of summer, and the day carries that spirit: collies at work in the sheepdog trials, fell races for adults and children, and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling in the main ring. Bring your dog along for the open dog show, then stay for the terrier racing. The exhibition tents hold baking, preserves, handicrafts and the contest for the biggest onion, with trade stands, a craft tent and a farmers' market around the field. A traditional hill-country day out to close the show year in Coquetdale.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 9 October 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Alwinton Show Field, Alwinton, Northumberland (NE65 7BQ for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live

Dog friendliness

2/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
  • Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Things for dogs to do:
  • Fun dog show
Notes
The show runs an open dog show for pet dogs, and a terrier show with terrier racing. The show hasn't published other rules for dogs, so ask the show if you're unsure.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.

Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Free disabled parking is on the show field; please display your badge. The show field is a hill field, and the show hasn't published other access details, so ask the show if you have access needs.
Frequently asked questions
When is Alwinton Show?
Always on the second Saturday in October, so the 2027 show is expected on Saturday 9 October, to be confirmed by the show.
Where is it?
On the show field just before Alwinton village, Upper Coquetdale, Northumberland (NE65 7BQ). From Rothbury, go through Thropton, turn right after about three miles towards Alwinton and continue for about seven miles; the field is on the left before the village.
How much is entry?
In 2026, adults £10 and under-16s free. 2027 prices haven't been published.
Is parking free?
Yes. Spaces on the show field are limited. Disabled parking is on the show field, free, with your badge displayed.
Should I bring cash?
Yes. Mobile reception on the show field is poor, so stallholders may not be able to take cards.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the show field opened to the public at 10.30am, with the exhibit tents open from about noon.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs come for the open dog show and terrier show. The show hasn't published other dog rules, so ask the show if you're unsure.
How do I enter a class?
The schedule and entry details are on the show's website. In 2026 exhibit entries were free and closed three weeks before the show; fell races, wrestling and the dog shows take entries on the day.
How do I book a trade stand, or a place in the craft tent or farmers' market?
The show's website lists a contact for each.

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