Ennerdale Show
Wednesday 25 August 2027
The Leaps, Kirkland, Cumbria(CA26 3XZ)
A mile from Ennerdale Water, in the Lake District, Ennerdale Show began in 1895 as a flower show and a treat for the schoolchildren, started by local farmers and businessmen to support the village school. Sheep joined in 1900 and, since 1990, the show has made its home at The Leaps, Kirkland. Today you can watch sheep, horses and dogs being shown, see vintage machinery from the rural past, and browse a marquee of things made and grown close to home. The afternoon brings fell races for adults and children, children's sports, four hound trails and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling. There is hot and cold food and a licensed bar, with local ale and ice cream.
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What to expect
Date & times
Wednesday 25 August 2027
Getting there
The Leaps, Kirkland, Cumbria (CA26 3XZ 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
Ennerdale Show holds judged dog classes for hounds, terriers, gun dogs and shepherd's dogs, plus a pet class for children. The show hasn't published rules for visiting dogs elsewhere on the field, so check with the society through its website before bringing yours.
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 show has not published details of ground conditions, step-free routes, accessible toilets or accessible parking, so these are not confirmed. Ask the society through its website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ennerdale Show 2027?
The show says it is held on the last Wednesday in August, which makes it Wednesday 25 August 2027. Check the show's website for the confirmed details nearer the time.
Where is Ennerdale Show held?
At The Leaps, Kirkland, Cumbria. The show says the field is about a mile from the hamlet of Kirkland, Frizington. Its satnav postcode, CA26 3XZ, takes you to the Kirkland crossroads, with signs from there. what3words: Apparatus.Impresses.Ears.
Where do I park?
There is ample parking on the show field. Check the show's website nearer the time for the 2027 parking arrangements.
How much are tickets?
In 2026 adults were £7 and under-16s free, tickets bought online in advance or on the day, card preferred and cash accepted. Prices for 2027 are not yet published.
What time does it open and what is on?
In 2026 gates opened at 9:30, with horse and pony judging from 10:00, sheep from 10:30, children's sports from 1:30 and wrestling from 2:30. Treat these as 2026 times until the 2027 timetable is out; hound trails run through the afternoon.
Can I bring my dog?
The show runs judged dog classes (hounds, terriers, gun dogs, shepherd's dogs) and a pet class for children. It has not published general rules for dogs visiting the field, so ask the society through its website first.
Is Ennerdale Show accessible?
The show has not published details of step-free routes, ground conditions, accessible toilets or accessible parking, so contact the society through its website to ask before you travel.
What food and drink is there?
The show says trade stands, hot and cold food and a licensed bar are open throughout the day, and there is a horticultural and produce marquee.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
The prize list and application forms are on the show's website. In 2026 entries closed on 12 August; dog classes were 50p, or £1 on show day, and shepherd's crooks and walking sticks were taken up to show day. Traders must send a completed trade stand application with payment before being admitted to the field, and only cold food and produce stalls are accepted because the caterer holds the hot-food rights.
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