Cumberland Show
Saturday 5 June 2027 (to be confirmed)
The Showfield, Warwick on Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria(CA4 8PE)
The Cumberland Show is the county show of the Cumberland Agricultural Society, a society more than 180 years old. It is a one-day show held in early June on the Showfield at Warwick on Eden, just east of Carlisle. The 2027 show is expected on Saturday 5 June, to be confirmed by the show. It is a working agricultural show with dairy and beef cattle, sheep, horses and ponies, vintage vehicles, home industries and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling. The main ring has heavy horses, the parade of champions and visiting acts, and the countryside ring runs sheepdog, gundog, falconry and ferret displays through the day. There is a fun dog show you can enter on the day, a food hall and kitchen, craft and shopping marquees, a family area, free parking and a shuttle bus from Carlisle.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 5 June 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
The Showfield, Warwick on Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria (CA4 8PE for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — 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
2/5
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:
- Food and drink areas
- Near livestock
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead at all times; please clean up after them. Dogs aren't allowed in the livestock area or the food hall. There's a fun dog show you can enter on the day, with entries from 10am and judging at noon.
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 showground is all grass with no hard walkways, though the grass avenues are kept maintained. There is a forward disabled car park near the public entrance (follow the signs; spaces can't be reserved). Accessible toilets and baby changing are marked in the free show guide you get at the gate. One carer comes in free with a disabled visitor, with proof such as a Blue Badge or PIP letter.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cumberland Show 2027?
The 2027 show is expected on Saturday 5 June, to be confirmed by the show; it has been held on the first Saturday in June in recent years. In 2026 it was Saturday 6 June. Check the show's website for the confirmed date.
Where is it?
At the Showfield, Warwick on Eden, Carlisle, CA4 8PE. Follow the show's "P" signs for the public car park and main entrance.
Is parking free?
Yes, parking is free.
Is there a bus?
In 2026 a shuttle bus ran through the day between Warwick Road in Carlisle city centre and the showground, roughly every 20–40 minutes from 9am to about 6.20pm.
How much are tickets?
2027 prices haven't been published. In 2026, gate prices were £18 for adults and £7 for children aged 11 to 16, with under-11s free; advance tickets online were £15 for adults and £5 for children, with a carer admitted free.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the show was open from 8.30am to 6pm. 2027 times are still to be confirmed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome, but not in the livestock area or the food hall. There's a fun dog show you can enter on the day.
Is the showground accessible?
It is all grass with maintained grass avenues and no hard paths. There is a forward disabled car park, accessible toilets, and free entry for one carer with proof of eligibility.
Can I pay by card?
Card payments are available on the showfield, but signal can be patchy, so bringing cash is a good idea. Cashback of up to £50 was available at the public entrance ticket kiosk in 2026.
How do I enter or book a trade stand?
Livestock, equine, vintage and home industries entries, trade stands and sponsorship are all booked online through ShowingScene, linked from the show's website. In 2026, outdoor trade stands started at £140 and the marquee pitches at £45–£80.
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