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Durham County Show

Saturday 3 July – Sunday 4 July 2027
DCS Showground, Thornley Hall Farm, Thornley, County Durham(DH6 3LY)

The Durham County Show is a two-day summer show held in early July at its own showground at Thornley Hall Farm, near Thornley in County Durham. The 2027 show is on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July, open from 9am to 5pm each day. It is a family day out built around horses: a horse show of more than 180 showing classes with qualifiers and championships, and British Showjumping, festival league, showcross and cross-country competitions. Between the rings there is arena entertainment all weekend, an indoor shopping village of around eighty stalls in a large marquee, outdoor trade stands beside the main arenas, and a food village with hot food, coffee, ice cream and bars. Parking is free and dogs on a lead are welcome.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 3 July – Sunday 4 July 2027
Getting there
DCS Showground, Thornley Hall Farm, Thornley, County Durham (DH6 3LY for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, 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
Dogs are welcome on a lead. There are animals on the showground, so take care around them.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.

Accessibility

No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The showground is grass and can be uneven in places, and some parts may not suit wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Parking is free. Please ask the show about access before you visit.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Durham County Show?
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July 2027, 9am to 5pm each day.
Where is it?
At the DCS Showground, Thornley Hall Farm, Thornley, Durham DH6 3LY.
How much are tickets?
For 2027: adults £10, children £5, OAPs £7 and a family pass £25, bought online (a small booking fee applies); the show says tickets are cheaper online.
Is parking free?
Yes.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a lead. There are animals on the showground, so take care around them.
Is it accessible?
It's a grass site that can be uneven, and parts may not suit wheelchairs or scooters; ask the show before you visit.
How do I enter the horse show or show jumping?
Through the show's website, which links to its horse-show entry system and its British Showjumping, festival league, showcross and cross-country entries as each opens for 2027.
How do I book a trade stand?
Indoor marquee tables, outdoor ringside plots and catering units are booked and paid for on the show's trade page.

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