Ashbourne Show
Saturday 21 August 2027
The Polo Ground, Osmaston, Derbyshire(DE6 1LW)
Ashbourne Show began with shire horses: in 1881 four men set up a society to improve the breed, and its first show followed the same year on the Paddock in Ashbourne. The Ashbourne Shire Horse Society still puts it on, royal patronage dates from 1899, and more than 12,000 visitors now fill the Polo Ground at Osmaston each August. Heavy horses stay at the heart of the day, with a ring of their own and seats beside it, and after lunch the ridden heavy horses take the main ring. Around them are cattle, sheep including rare and native breeds, goats and poultry, vintage tractors, and a produce class for the wonkiest vegetable. Over 100 trade stands, a craft marquee and a food hall of local cheeses and beers complete a family day out, with free parking.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 21 August 2027
Getting there
The Polo Ground, Osmaston, Derbyshire (DE6 1LW for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, 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
1/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Dogs not allowed in:
- Near livestock
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Dogs are allowed on the showground but must be kept on a short lead at all times. They are not permitted in the livestock areas or the showing rings. Dogs should never be left in a car unattended.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The field is relatively flat, but in certain weather conditions it is not easily accessible by wheelchair. Disabled toilet facilities are provided. There is a forward parking area for disabled visitors, but space is limited.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Ashbourne Show 2027?
The Ashbourne Show is on Saturday 21 August 2027. The showground opens to the public at 9.00am.
Where is the Ashbourne Show held?
At the Polo Ground, Osmaston, Ashbourne, DE6 1LW.
How do I get to the showground?
On show day a one-way system and traffic lights are in operation. There is no access from Wyaston: all access is from the A52. A bus runs throughout the day starting at 9.30am, and the show will publish its timetable once confirmed.
Is there parking?
Yes, all parking is free. There is a forward parking area for disabled visitors, but space is limited.
How much are tickets?
Tickets for 2027 are not yet priced. Tickets can be bought at the gate on show day. Check the show's website for the 2027 prices and any advance tickets.
Are dogs allowed at the Ashbourne Show?
Dogs are allowed on the showground but must be kept on a short lead at all times. They are not permitted in the livestock areas or the showing rings. Dogs should never be left in a car unattended.
Is the Ashbourne Show accessible for wheelchair users?
The field is relatively flat, but in certain weather conditions it is not easily accessible by wheelchair. Disabled toilet facilities are provided, and there is a forward parking area for disabled visitors, though space is limited.
What is there to see at the Ashbourne Show?
The show has shire and heavy horse, light horse, sheep, cattle, goat and poultry sections, craft, produce, art and young persons classes, and a vintage tractor display. There is showring entertainment for the whole family. The programme for 2027 is still to come on the show's website.
What can I buy and eat at the show?
More than 100 trade stands, a Craft Marquee with jewellery, art, textiles and giftware, an Indoor Retail Marquee with clothing, homewares, greetings cards and books, and a Food Hall of locally produced jams, chutneys, cheeses, beers, cakes and breads. There are no cash machines on the showground.
What facilities are there on the day?
There is a room for changing or feeding babies in the Pavilion. First aiders and paramedics are at the points marked on the showground plan, and lost children should be taken to the Secretary's Tent.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
The show's website lists the schedules, entry forms and trade-stand information sheets as coming in 2027, and trade bookings as opening in 2027. Check the Exhibitors and Trade pages of the website for when they appear.
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