Herts County Show
Saturday 29 May – Sunday 30 May 2027
Hertfordshire County Showground, Redbourn, Hertfordshire(AL3 7PT)
Herts County Show started in 1879 with a ploughing match at Hatfield House and was a full County Show seven years on. It has been at the showground in Redbourn since 1962, on the last May bank holiday weekend, and the show says it welcomes 35,000+ visitors. Equine competition and livestock sit beside rural skills, local food and crafts, and the Hertfordshire Farmyard and Meet the Farmer areas put visitors face to face with the people behind their food. The show raises money for the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity, and over 140 volunteer stewards lend a hand. Dogs on a fixed lead are welcome, and a picnic is too.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 29 May – Sunday 30 May 2027
Getting there
Hertfordshire County Showground, Redbourn, Hertfordshire (AL3 7PT for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access.
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)
Dogs not allowed in:
- Food and drink areas
- Near livestock
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Dogs are welcome at Herts County Show. They must be on a fixed lead, and they are not allowed in the food marquees or the animal marquees.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
Notes
Limited Blue Badge parking is in the Main Car Park through Gate E, first come first served. Accessible toilets are on 3rd and 5th Avenue, and there is a high-need changing facility. The Jubilee Arena has a viewing area reserved for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. The roads are tarmac and the rest of the showground is grass. A personal assistant is admitted free at the gate.
Frequently asked questions
When is Herts County Show 2027?
Herts County Show is on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May 2027, the final May Bank Holiday weekend. It opens at 8.30am and closes at 5.30pm on both days.
Where is Herts County Show held?
At the Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PT. The show says the showground is easily accessible from junction 9 of the M1.
How much are tickets for Herts County Show?
Tickets are sold through the show's ticket page, for one day or both days, with child, senior, student, family and group options and a Show Guide available. Full-price tickets are also sold on the day. Check the ticket page for current prices.
What time does Herts County Show open and close?
The show opens at 8.30am and closes at 5.30pm on both days. Equine class gates open at 7.30am.
Can I bring my dog to Herts County Show?
Yes, the show welcomes dogs. They must be on a fixed lead and are not allowed in the food marquees or the animal marquees.
Is Herts County Show accessible for disabled visitors?
The show lists limited Blue Badge parking in the Main Car Park through Gate E, first come first served, accessible toilets on 3rd and 5th Avenue, a high-need changing facility, and a viewing area reserved for wheelchair and mobility scooter users in the Jubilee Arena. The roads are tarmac and the rest of the showground is grass. A personal assistant is admitted free at the gate, and disabled visitors are charged the appropriate admission rate, and random checks may be carried out on the day. For mobility scooter hire, see the show's Mobility page.
Is there a bus or train link to Herts County Show?
A free shuttle bus has run between St Albans City railway station and Gate E of the showground. The 2027 timetable has not been published yet, so check the Getting Here page on the show's website.
What is there to eat and drink at Herts County Show?
The show has a wide range of food and drink on site, and you are welcome to bring your own picnic. Free water refill points are provided.
What is there to see at Herts County Show?
The show brings together livestock, farming, food production, equine competition, rural skills and countryside activities with local food, crafts, businesses and entertainment, and education is at the heart of the event, with areas such as the Hertfordshire Farmyard and Meet the Farmer. The full 2027 programme of attractions is still to be announced on the show's What's On page.
How do I book a trade stand or sponsor Herts County Show?
The show has Apply for a trade stand and Apply for Sponsorship pages on its website, and the show office can be reached at [email protected] or 01582 792626.
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