Dunster Show
Friday 20 August 2027
Dunster Showground, Dunster, Somerset(TA24 6NY)
Dunster Show is West Somerset's premier agricultural show, held on the Lawns beneath Dunster Castle at Exmoor National Park's edge. It traces its roots to 1835, when cattle driven to Dunster's market were judged at a show, and its summer show on the Lawns began in 1897; 2027 brings the 179th. Some 10,000 people come each year for cattle, sheep and horse classes, main-ring entertainment and a parade of vintage tractors and vehicles. A rural crafts display keeps traditional country skills on show, alongside a food and craft marquee and trade stands selling jewellery, vehicles and much in between. The show is run by a charity that funds bursaries for local students of land-based subjects, and the number 28 bus from Taunton or Minehead stops right outside the showground entrance.
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What to expect
Date & times
Friday 20 August 2027
Getting there
Dunster Showground, Dunster, Somerset (TA24 6NY 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)
Notes
The show's 2026 pages say dogs are admitted on a short lead. It has not published separate rules for marquees, food areas or livestock areas.
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's 2026 accessibility page listed numerous toilet blocks with disabled facilities. Blue Badge holders used the members' car park, first come, first served, and parking was on grass. The terrain and weather can affect how easy it is to get around the field. In 2026 mobility scooters could be hired before the show, and discounted Essential Carers tickets were offered.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dunster Show 2027?
The 179th Dunster Show is on Friday 20 August 2027.
Where is Dunster Show held?
The show is held at Dunster Showground, on the lawns below Dunster Castle on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The closest postcode is TA24 6NY and the what3words address is wires.pokes.pitch.
How do I get to Dunster Show?
The show's 2026 directions say the showground is easy to reach by bus, with a stop right outside the entrance, and that the number 28 bus goes straight there from Taunton or Minehead. By car, signs were to be clearly marked on the A39 well before Dunster. Coming from the north, leave the M5 at junction 23 (Bridgwater) and follow the A39 to Minehead; from the south, leave at junction 26 (Taunton) and follow the A38, A358 and A39 to Minehead. From Exmoor, take the A396 towards Dunster and enter at Frackford Bridge.
Is parking free?
Yes. The show's 2026 information said all parking was free, with forward parking for Blue Badge holders available but limited. Check the show's website for 2027 arrangements.
How much are tickets?
2027 prices have not yet been published. In 2026, adult tickets were £19.50 booked online in advance and £22 on the gate. Children aged 16 and under were free with a paying adult but still needed a ticket. Cards were accepted at the gate, and advance tickets were also sold from local outlets from July.
What time does Dunster Show open?
The show has not yet published its 2027 times. In 2026 the gates opened at 8am.
Are dogs allowed at Dunster Show?
Yes. In 2026 the show said dogs were admitted on a short lead, and nothing has been announced for 2027. It has not published separate rules for marquees, food areas or livestock areas, so ask the show if you want to be sure before you bring a dog into a particular area.
Is Dunster Show accessible for wheelchair users?
The show's 2026 accessibility page listed numerous toilet blocks around the showground that include disabled facilities. Blue Badge holders used the members' car park on a first-come, first-served basis and car parking was on grass. The show warned that the terrain and the weather can affect how easy it is to get around the field. In 2026 mobility scooters could be hired before the show from Advanced Mobility (book early), and Essential Carers tickets were offered at a discounted rate. Check the show's website for 2027 arrangements.
Is there food at Dunster Show?
In 2026 the show had a food hall with samples from local producers, and the home page lists a food and craft marquee for 2027.
What is there to see and do?
Dunster Show has main ring entertainment and classes for horses, cattle and sheep, a food and craft marquee, a wide range of trade stands from vehicles to jewellery, a vintage tractors and vehicles parade and a rural crafts display. It is held on the lawns below Dunster Castle.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
Competition entries have been made through the show's website, and 2027 entries are not yet open. New trade stand applicants are asked to contact the show through the contact page on its website, with details of their business.
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