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Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Show

Saturday 4 September 2027 (to be confirmed)
Show field, Newlands, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria(CA7 8JG)

Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Show is a traditional one-day village show held on a field at Newlands, just below the village of Hesket Newmarket, near Caldbeck in the northern Lake District fells of Cumbria. The 2027 show is expected on Saturday 4 September, to be confirmed by the show; in recent years it has been held on the Saturday after the August bank holiday. It is a working farming show with classes for heavy horses, light horses and mountain and moorland ponies, cattle, a long list of sheep breeds including Herdwicks and Swaledales, sheepdogs, foxhounds, terriers and gundogs, plus vintage vehicles. The industrial and horticultural tent holds baking, crafts, art and photography, and there are pet dog classes and children's fancy dress. The day finishes with the champion of champions and grand parade, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling and terrier racing.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 4 September 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Show field, Newlands, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria (CA7 8JG 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. There are pet dog classes on the day, including a fancy dress class for pet and handler, as well as terrier and Jack Russell racing.
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 is held on a farm field reached down a hill and over a bridge from the village. The show doesn't publish accessibility details, so please ask the society before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hesket Newmarket Show 2027?
The 2027 show is expected on Saturday 4 September, to be confirmed by the show; it has been held on the Saturday after the August bank holiday in recent years. The 2026 show was on Saturday 5 September; check the show's page for the confirmed date.
Where is it?
On the show field at Newlands, just outside Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, CA7 8JG. From the village green, turn left for Newlands, go down the hill and over the bridge; the field is about 200 yards on the right, and the show is signed.
Is there parking?
In 2026 the car park was free, and ringside parking was £10.
How much are tickets?
2027 prices haven't been published yet. In 2026, admission was £10 for adults, £5 for pensioners, £5 for children aged 11 to 16, and free for children under 11.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the show field opened at 8.30am and judging started at 9am, with the terrier racing late in the afternoon. 2027 times are still to be confirmed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There are pet dog classes and terrier and Jack Russell racing on the day.
Is there food and drink?
In 2026 there was a bar run by the village pub, catering from a Hesket Newmarket caterer and ice cream from a Keswick ice-cream maker.
Is the showground accessible?
The show doesn't publish accessibility details. It's a farm field reached down a hill and over a bridge from the village, so please ask the society before you travel.
How do I enter a class or book a stand?
Livestock, dog and vintage vehicle entries are made online through the show's Entrymaster page or on the entry form on its web page; in 2026 all entries closed about two weeks before the show. Trade stand, craft tent and sponsorship forms are on the same page (2026 trade stands were £40 under 6m and £80 for 6m and over).

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