Great Eccleston Show
Saturday 17 July – Sunday 18 July 2027
The Showground (A586), Great Eccleston, Lancashire(PR3 0YP)
Great Eccleston Show began in 1853 as the Rawcliffe Farmers Club, holding ploughing matches and a cattle show, and today it fills a whole July weekend at its showground beside the A586 on the Fylde, near Preston. Shire and light horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pygmy goats and poultry are joined by craft and horticulture classes, and there's tractor pulling, a sheep show, a tug of war and a food theatre with guest chefs alongside the food hall. There's a companion dog show on the Saturday, plenty of trade stands and free parking all weekend, and you can camp if you'd like to stay over and make a weekend of it.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 17 July – Sunday 18 July 2027
Getting there
The Showground (A586), Great Eccleston, Lancashire (PR3 0YP for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, 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:
- Tents and marquees
- 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
Whether to bring your dog is left to your judgement — a long day on the showground in hot weather doesn't suit every dog. Dogs aren't allowed in the horse collecting rings or working-in areas. There's a companion dog show on the Saturday.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There's a disabled car park: show your Blue Badge on the windscreen as you enter and you'll be directed. One carer can come in free with a visitor who needs their support, with proof of eligibility on the day. Disabled visitors can buy a concession ticket at the gate, and mobility scooters can be reserved in advance through the show's booking page. Please ask the show about other access needs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Great Eccleston Show?
The 2027 show is on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July. The 2026 show was on 18 and 19 July.
Where is it held?
At the showground on the A586 at Great Eccleston, near Preston, PR3 0YP.
Is parking free?
Yes, there's plenty of parking and it's free all weekend.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are sold online through the show's website ahead of the show, and you can also pay by card at the gate on the day. State pensioners, disabled visitors and students with ID can buy a concession at the gate. 2027 tickets are "coming soon".
What time does it open?
The show opens at 9am each day.
Can I bring my dog?
It's up to you — the show asks owners to use their judgement, as a long day in hot weather doesn't suit every dog. Dogs aren't allowed in the horse collecting rings or working-in areas. There's a companion dog show on the Saturday.
Is there help for disabled visitors?
Yes: a disabled car park (show your Blue Badge as you enter), a free place for one carer with proof of eligibility, a concession ticket at the gate, and mobility scooters to reserve in advance.
Can I camp?
Yes, the show welcomes considerate campers and caravanners; contact the show for details.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
The schedule and entry form are on the show's website each year. Trade stand information is on the website too.
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