Ashover Show
Wednesday 11 August 2027
Rectory Fields, Ashover, Derbyshire(S45 0BA)
Ashover Show has made its home on Rectory Fields in the Derbyshire village of Ashover since its first outing in 1925, leaving only once, in 1927, for a farm close by, and 2027 brings the 94th. It grew from a 1924 meeting in Kelstedge to restart the little shows and ploughing matches the First World War had halted, and the Ashover Light Railway once ran special trains in from Clay Cross for it. Still run by volunteers, it now expects more than 16,000 visitors. Cattle of many breeds fill an open-sided marquee, heavy horses range from working animals to mares with foals, and there are sheep, poultry, show jumping, vintage tractors and stationary engines. The Craft Marquee and the Appetising Ashover food hall add to the day, parking is free, and dogs are welcome on a short lead.
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What to expect
Date & times
Wednesday 11 August 2027
Getting there
Rectory Fields, Ashover, Derbyshire (S45 0BA for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: 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)
Notes
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome, and water is available for them around the showground. The show also has a companion dog show; entry forms and schedules for 2027 are to be posted on the show's website.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
A track around the showground is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters; the show does not hire out mobility scooters. There are disabled toilets around the showground and in the disabled car park, and designated disabled parking areas (demand for these can be high).
Frequently asked questions
When is the Ashover Show 2027?
The Ashover Show is on Wednesday 11 August 2027. The show is held on the second Wednesday in August.
Where is the Ashover Show held?
On Rectory Fields, Ashover, Derbyshire, S45 0BA. The showground's what3words address is porch.droplet.quoted.
How do I get to the showground?
Ashover operates a one-way system on show day. From Chesterfield, take the A632 towards Matlock, turn left into Kelstedge village just before the Kelstedge Inn, and follow the signs to the car parking.
Is there parking?
Yes. There are free car parks around the showground, including designated disabled parking areas, although demand for these can be high.
How much are tickets?
At the 2026 show, tickets were £15 for adults and £5 for children aged 5 to 15, and under-5s were free, paid at the gate by cash or card. The show has said online ticket sales for 2027 will go live later, so check the show's website for the 2027 prices. Tickets cannot be bought over the phone.
What time does the Ashover Show open and close?
Gates open to the public at 9am, although some Light Horse classes start before this. The show closes at dusk. The show jumping in the centre ring usually finishes around 7pm, and trade stands start leaving around 6pm.
Are dogs allowed at the Ashover Show?
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome, and water is available for them around the showground. The show also has a companion dog show; entry forms and schedules for 2027 will be posted on the Dogs page of the show's website.
Is the Ashover Show accessible for wheelchair users?
A track around the showground is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, although the show does not hire out mobility scooters. There are disabled toilets around the showground and in the disabled car park, and designated disabled parking areas.
What is there to see and do at the Ashover Show?
The show has cattle, heavy horse, sheep, poultry, light horse, horticulture and craft sections, a companion dog show, vintage vehicles and machinery including stationary engines and vintage tractors, and show jumping in the centre ring. There are also trade stands, a Craft Marquee and the Appetising Ashover food hall.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
Entry forms and schedules for the 2027 cattle, sheep, light horse, dog and vintage sections are to be posted on the Exhibitors pages of the show's website. For trade stands, the show asks traders to apply to the secretary by email from October onwards to be placed on the waiting list for 2027.
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