Gosforth Agricultural Show
Saturday 21 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Gosforth Show Field, Gosforth, Cumbria(CA20 1HT)
Gosforth Agricultural Show grew out of a meeting of local farmers in 1875, and its history tent still displays photographs going back to the very first show in 1876, when 478 entries were staged. Today Herdwick and Swaledale sheep, rare and native breed cattle and horses fill the show field. Terrier racing takes over the main ring in the afternoon, children run traditional sports in the same arena, and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestlers take their turn. Vintage cars, bikes, steam engines and tractors have a parade of their own, and the dog show draws professionals and family pets alike, so bring yours along.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 21 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Gosforth Show Field, Gosforth, Cumbria (CA20 1HT for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
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
2/5
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
Notes
Dogs are welcome at the show. The dog show, open to professionals and family pets alike, has breed and novelty classes, with entries taken on the day at the dog ring. Rules on dogs in tents, food areas or near livestock, and any off-lead area, have not been published, so check with the show before you come.
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 accessibility information. Contact the show secretary (details on the Find & Contact page) before your visit to ask about the ground, parking and toilets.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gosforth Agricultural Show 2027?
Expected on Saturday 21 August 2027, to be confirmed by the show. Check gosforthshow.co.uk for the announcement.
Where is the show held?
On the show field at Gosforth, Cumbria, postcode CA20 1HT. The show gives the what3words address sped.acclaimed.flipping for the car park, and its website has Google route-planner and what3words links.
Where do I park?
The show offers free parking, and ringside parking too (£12 in 2026). Check the show's website for 2027 arrangements.
How much are tickets?
In 2026 the show listed adults £12 and school-age children £3. 2027 prices are not yet published. Check the website before you travel.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the show field opened to the public in the morning, with competitions starting at 0900hrs. 2027 opening times are not yet published; check the show's website.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome. The show runs a dog show with breed and novelty classes, entered on the day at the dog ring (it starts at 11am in the 2026 schedule). Rules on where dogs may go within the showground have not been published, so ask the show if you have questions.
How do I enter the dog show or the horse classes?
The show's 2026 classes page said dog show entries were taken on the day at the dog ring, and that horse classes could be entered on the day at the Secretary's Tent. Schedules for sheep, cattle, young handlers, horses, horticulture, handicrafts and produce, vintage machinery and poultry are on the show's Exhibitor / Competitor Classes page.
What is on at the show?
Sections include sheep, cattle, horses with working hunter and showjumping, a dog show, horticulture, handicrafts and produce, poultry, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, children's sports, terrier racing, vintage and steam machinery and a local history tent, plus trade stands.
How do I book a trade stand?
The show's trade stands page lists pitches 7.5 metres deep at £10 per metre of frontage (2026 pack), and says stallholders supply their own stands, tables or marquees. Applications use the pack on the Trade Stands page; the show said ice cream, coffee and hot drinks, burgers and doughnuts were already well subscribed for 2026.
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