Heckington Show
Saturday 24 July – Sunday 25 July 2027
Heckington Showground, Heckington, Lincolnshire(NG34 9RA)
Billed by its own organisers as England's largest village show, Heckington is run by volunteers as a charity and grew out of the village's centuries-old St Mary's feast week. Its home has been the same Lincolnshire showground, off the A17 east of Sleaford, ever since 1867. Saturday has heavy horses, a donkey show, grass track cycling, a 10 mile road race and a fun dog show, while Sunday brings showjumping and big turnouts of cattle and sheep. A heritage marquee demonstrates old crafts such as chair making, pottery and corn dollies on both days. Saturday closes with an open-air concert and fireworks in the main ring, covered by that day's ticket. Parking is free, and the station is a short walk away.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 24 July – Sunday 25 July 2027
Getting there
Heckington Showground, Heckington, Lincolnshire (NG34 9RA for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
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
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
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short, fixed lead, and owners must clean up after them. There are water points across the showfield. Dogs should never be left in cars, and dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted on site. A Fun Dog Show runs on the Saturday, with entries on the day subject to space; docked dogs are not permitted.
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
Disabled parking and disabled toilets are provided. Mobility scooter hire must be booked in advance with Town & Country Mobility on 01205 362444. The show says the grounds are by their nature uneven, so care should be taken moving around the show fields. Baby changing and feeding facilities are in the St John's tent by the main ring. A free carer ticket may be available to a visitor with a full-time carer, with proof sent at least a week before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When is Heckington Show 2027?
Heckington Show is on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July 2027, the last full weekend in July. Gates open at 9.00am on both days. Saturday runs until 10.30pm including the evening firework concert; Sunday closes at 5.30pm.
Where is Heckington Show held?
On the showground in Heckington, Lincolnshire. The show gives NG34 9RA as the postcode for sat nav, and says Heckington is 5 miles east of Sleaford on the A17 and that the showground is signposted.
How do I get to Heckington Show, and is there parking?
By car, Heckington is 5 miles east of Sleaford on the A17 and the showground is signposted; once in the village you are directed to the nearest available parking, which is free. Heckington station is about a 5-minute walk away, and there is a bike park on site next to Green Gate.
How much are tickets?
Advance tickets for 2027 go on sale from 1 April 2027, online and in the village, and tickets can also be bought on the gate. A Saturday ticket includes the evening firework concert. Prices for 2027 are not yet confirmed here, so check the show's Tickets page. Children aged 4 and under are free. The show does not offer concessions, but a free carer ticket may be available to a visitor with a full-time carer, with proof sent at least a week before the show.
Are dogs allowed at Heckington Show?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short, fixed lead, and owners must clean up after them. There are water points across the showfield. Dogs should never be left in cars, and dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted on site.
Is there a dog show?
Yes, a Fun Dog Show runs on the Saturday, with pedigree classes and any-other-dog classes such as Best Puppy, Best Golden Oldie, Best Fancy Dress and Waggiest Tail. Entrants meet at 10am at the Dog Show Marquee, next to the main entrance from Blue Gate. The entry fee is 3 pounds a dog. Entries are made online but can also be made on the day, subject to space. Docked dogs are not permitted.
Is Heckington Show accessible for wheelchair users and disabled visitors?
There is disabled parking and there are disabled toilets. Mobility scooter hire is available but must be booked in advance with Town & Country Mobility on 01205 362444. The show warns that the grounds are by their nature uneven, so take care moving around the show fields. Baby changing and feeding facilities are in the St John's tent by the main ring.
What is there to see at Heckington Show?
On Saturday: a 10 mile road race, children's races, junior athletics, grass track cycling, heavy horses, a donkey show and the fun dog show. On Sunday: showjumping, cattle and sheep, heavy horse demonstrations and main ring events. On both days: the main ring, trade stands and food, vintage machinery, a heritage area, horticulture, cookery and arts, and the concert marquee. The Saturday evening concert has a firework display.
Can I bring a picnic, and is food sold?
Yes. Picnics are welcome and there are food outlets on site. Barbecues are not permitted anywhere on site at any time. There is no cash machine or cashback on site, but the village Co-op has one; credit and debit cards are accepted at the gate.
Can I camp at Heckington Show?
There are no overnight facilities on the showground. Camping and caravanning are available in the village at Heckington Pavilion, so check with them directly.
How do I enter a class or book a trade stand?
Entry forms for exhibiting are downloadable from April each year from the Around The Show section of the show's website, and entries for all sections must be made in advance (the fun dog show can be entered on the day). Trade stand applications for 2027 open on 1 January 2027 via the Trade Stands page, and food tenders (hot food, ice cream, bar) open on 1 December 2026.
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