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Bellingham Show & Country Festival

Saturday 28 August 2027
Show field, Bellingham, Bellingham, Northumberland(NE48 2JY)

Bellingham Show & Country Festival is a one-day agricultural show and family day out near the village of Bellingham in the North Tyne valley, Northumberland. The 2027 show is on Saturday 28 August. It is run by volunteers of the North Tyne and Redesdale Agricultural Society, founded in 1842, and it has moved to a larger field so the whole show fits on one site. The day mixes sheep and equestrian classes, heavy horses, hound and companion dog shows and a gundog scurry, with a have-a-go scurry for other breeds, alongside Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, Northumbrian piping, a fell race and a vintage tractor and vehicle parade. The industrial tent holds baking, craft and photography competitions. Around the field there are trade and food stands, children's rides and activities, and beer tents with live music.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 28 August 2027
Getting there
Show field, Bellingham, Bellingham, Northumberland (NE48 2JY for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
3 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
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

3/5
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
  • Gundog scurry
Notes
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead. Bring bags to clean up after your dog; water bowls can be filled on the showground. Never leave a dog in a car: the car parks are checked regularly. There's a companion dog show with fun classes you can enter, and a gundog scurry with a have-a-go scurry for other breeds.
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 show is on working farmland that is uneven, has slopes and can be slippery when wet, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. Disabled visitors and their carers are welcome; there is disabled parking at the front and accessible toilets on the most level ground, but the show can't provide mobility support on the day.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bellingham Show 2027?
Saturday 28 August 2027, the Saturday of the August bank holiday weekend.
Where is it?
On the show's field near Bellingham village in the North Tyne valley, Northumberland. Use NE48 2JY for sat nav, and follow the show's signs on the approach roads.
Is parking free?
Yes. Parking is free in the field opposite the showground, with disabled parking at the front. The coloured-dot signs on the approach roads are for exhibitors and traders, not visitors.
How much are tickets?
2027 prices haven't been published yet. For 2026, gate prices were £12 for adults, £5 for children aged 3 to 16, £30 for a family (two adults and three children under 16) and £8 for Young Farmers, with babes in arms free. Advance tickets online were cheaper: £10 adults, £5 children, £25 family.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the showground opened to the public at 9am and closed at 5pm. 2027 times are still to be confirmed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome. Bring bags to clean up, and never leave a dog in a car, as the car parks are checked. There's a companion dog show with fun classes and a have-a-go scurry.
Is the showground accessible?
It's agricultural land that is uneven, sloping and slippery when wet. There is disabled parking at the front and accessible toilets on the most level ground, but the show can't provide mobility support.
Can I pay by card, and can I bring a picnic?
Picnics are welcome, and there are caterers around the field. Card payments can't be guaranteed because signal on the field is patchy, so bring cash; there's no cash machine on site, and the nearest is in the village centre, about 10 minutes' walk.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
Schedules and entry forms for the sheep, equestrian and industrial tent sections are on the show's website; dog classes take entries on the field. Trade stand bookings for 2027 are open through the trade stand page on the show's website, with separate forms for craft and food stands and for outdoor trade stands.

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