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Keswick Show

Monday 31 August 2026
Pump Field, Braithwaite Old Bridge, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria(CA12 5TD)

Keswick Show is one of the oldest agricultural shows in Cumbria, staged every August Bank Holiday Monday by a society founded in 1860. Set on Pump Field at Braithwaite, just outside Keswick, it is very much a "town meets country" day in the heart of a busy Lake District tourist area. The show spreads across three fields: the main ring, sheep area, dog showing ring, 60-plus trade stands and vintage display in one; further rings and the industrial, art and craft marquees in another; and the Cumbrian Championship Sheepdog Trials — where spectators can watch real-life "One Man and His Dog" — in the third. The agricultural classes are dominated by sheep, with the traditional Lakeland breeds of Herdwick and Swaledale alongside rare breeds, plus horses, ponies, gun dogs, terriers and foxhounds. The afternoon brings Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling with a championship class, the Barrow Fell Race from the main ring at 2pm, sheep clipping, the hilarious terrier racing, novelty dog and pet classes and a horse and pony fancy dress parade, all to a soundtrack from the Cockermouth Mechanics Brass Band.

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What to expect

Date & times
Monday 31 August 2026
Getting there
Pump Field, Braithwaite Old Bridge, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria (CA12 5TD for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not available: 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

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:
  • Tents and marquees
  • Food and drink areas
  • Near livestock
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Keswick Show is a dog-friendly agricultural show with a dog showing ring, novelty dog and pet classes, terrier racing and the Cumbrian Championship Sheepdog Trials. The show publishes notices on dogs on the show field — dogs should be kept on a lead around livestock, sheepdog trials and crowds, and cleaned up after.
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
Free car parking next to the main show field, with a section set aside for disabled parking. A free return shuttle bus runs from Keswick all day from 9am — on vintage buses — picking up outside the Quaker Meeting House opposite Booths supermarket. The showground is approximately a one-mile walk from Keswick. Spread over three traditional grass fields.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Keswick Show 2026?
Keswick Show takes place on Monday 31 August 2026 — it is always held on the August Bank Holiday Monday.
Where is the Keswick Show and where do I park?
The show is held on Pump Field at Braithwaite, on the outskirts of Keswick — the sat nav postcode is CA12 5TD. There is free car parking next to the main show field, including a section for disabled parking. A free return shuttle bus runs all day from 9am, picking up outside the Quaker Meeting House opposite Booths supermarket in Keswick — it uses vintage buses, which is part of the fun. The showground is about a mile's walk from Keswick if you prefer to walk.
How much are tickets for the Keswick Show?
Tickets are £10 per adult, £2 per child aged 5–16, £5 for senior citizens and £20 for a family ticket. Children under 5 go free. Parking is free.
Can I take my dog to the Keswick Show?
Yes — Keswick Show is a dog-friendly day with a dog showing ring, novelty dog and pet classes and terrier racing, as well as the Cumbrian Championship Sheepdog Trials to watch. Keep your dog on a lead around the livestock, sheepdog trials and crowds, and clean up after it. Assistance dogs are welcome.
What is there to see and do at the Keswick Show?
A full day across three fields. The agricultural classes are led by sheep — Herdwick, Swaledale and rare breeds — with horses, ponies, gun dogs, terriers and foxhounds, and the Cumbrian Championship Sheepdog Trials. The afternoon brings Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling with a championship class, the Barrow Fell Race at 2pm, sheep clipping, terrier racing, novelty dog and pet classes and a horse and pony fancy dress parade. There are also 60-plus trade stands, industrial and art and craft marquees, vintage vehicles and machinery, children's entertainment and a food area, with brass band music through the afternoon.

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