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Kilnsey Show

Tuesday 1 September 2026
Kilnsey Show Ground, Kilnsey (near Skipton), North Yorkshire(BD23 5PS)

Held in the shadow of the spectacular Kilnsey Crag, the Kilnsey Show has marked the end of summer in the Yorkshire Dales since 1897. Run by the Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society, this traditional one-day show sits in the picturesque village of Kilnsey, twelve miles north of Skipton, and draws crowds of up to 15,000. It is a proper Dales day out — keenly contested livestock competitions, equine events and sheepdog trials, alongside a fabulous display of baking, handicrafts and horticulture, a lively field of trade stands and amusements, and the legendary Kilnsey Crag Race, a punishing fell run straight up the face of the crag and back. With the dramatic limestone backdrop and a heritage stretching back more than a century, Kilnsey is widely regarded as one of the Dales' premier agricultural shows. Please note that Kilnsey operates a strict no-dogs policy across the whole site. Assistance dogs are allowed by law.

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What to expect

Date & times
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Getting there
Kilnsey Show Ground, Kilnsey (near Skipton), North Yorkshire (BD23 5PS for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
0 🐾 — dogs not permitted
Accessibility
Available: Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
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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

Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Free general car parks sit just off the main field with a short, wheelchair-accessible walk to the show. Blue Badge parking is available on the main showfield (valid Blue Badge required). All parking is first-come, first-served and cannot be pre-booked.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Kilnsey Show 2026?
The Kilnsey Show takes place on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at the Kilnsey Show Ground in Upper Wharfedale. The showground is open from around 9:00am, with the day running through to about 7:00pm — held, as it has been since 1897, in the shadow of the dramatic Kilnsey Crag.
Where is the Kilnsey Show and where do I park?
The show is held at the Kilnsey Show Ground, in the village of Kilnsey — twelve miles north of Skipton on the B6160. The sat nav postcode is BD23 5PS. There is plenty of free general parking just off the main field, with a short, wheelchair-accessible walk to the show. Paid options closer in include Conistone Bridge car park (£5 for the day) and the Exhibitors' car park (£15). All parking is first-come, first-served and cannot be booked ahead.
How much does it cost to get into the Kilnsey Show?
Admission is paid on the day at the gate. The Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society sets the prices each year — current admission prices are published on the show's own website closer to the date.
Can I take my dog to the Kilnsey Show?
No. Kilnsey Show operates a strict no-dogs policy — dogs are not permitted anywhere on the showfield, and importantly not in the car parks or left in parked vehicles either. Cars arriving with a non-service dog will be refused entry, so please make other arrangements for your dog before you travel. Assistance dogs are allowed by law.
What is there to see and do at the Kilnsey Show?
Kilnsey is a proper traditional Dales show — keenly contested livestock, equine and sheepdog competitions, and a fabulous display of baking, handicrafts and horticulture, alongside a lively field of trade stands and amusements. Its most famous moment is the Kilnsey Crag Race: a punishing fell run straight up the face of the crag and back down.

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