Orsett Show
Saturday 4 September 2027
Orsett Showground, Orsett, Essex(RM16 3BD)
Revived in 1895, Orsett Show took place in Orsett Hall's park until the First World War and now has a permanent showground at Orsett, a village near Grays in Essex, just off the A13. It is held on the first Saturday of September and run by volunteers. Sheep and cattle compete in the livestock classes, with a handling contest for the young, and the horse section takes in showing, driving, dressage and showjumping. Elsewhere you will find hobbies and handicrafts, a craft fair of handmade work from local artisans, The Pantry and a Youth Zone where schools show students' projects. There is a picnic area and a beer tent, parking is free and dogs on a lead are welcome.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 4 September 2027
Getting there
Orsett Showground, Orsett, Essex (RM16 3BD for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
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
1/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Notes
Dogs are welcome at Orsett Show as long as they are kept on a lead.
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
Free Blue Badge parking is in the main car park, close to the large tents. The show is on grass that is bumpy in places, so pushing a manual wheelchair can be hard work. Portable toilets for disabled visitors are provided. A carer accompanying a disabled visitor goes free and should show ID.
Frequently asked questions
When is Orsett Show 2027?
Orsett Show is on Saturday 4 September 2027, from 9.00am to 6.00pm. The show is held on the first Saturday in September.
Where is Orsett Show held?
At Orsett Showground in the village of Orsett, near Grays in Thurrock, Essex. It is just off the A13, five miles east of M25 junction 30. For sat nav use RM16 3BD, the general public entrance on Brentwood Road. The Rectory Road entrance (RM16 3JU) is for VIPs, disabled visitors, trade and exhibitors only.
Is there parking at Orsett Show?
Yes, parking is free, with space for hundreds of cars at the showground, and the show is well signposted. Blue Badge holders can park free in the main car park, close to the large tents.
How much are tickets for Orsett Show?
The show says 2027 pricing is still to be confirmed. Tickets are sold through the Buy Tickets link on the show's website. A carer accompanying a disabled visitor goes free and should show ID.
Can I bring my dog to Orsett Show?
Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead.
Is Orsett Show accessible for disabled visitors?
Blue Badge holders can park free in the main car park, close to the large tents, and portable toilets for disabled visitors are provided. The show is on grass that is bumpy in places, so pushing a manual wheelchair can be hard work. A carer accompanying a disabled visitor goes free and should show ID.
What is there to eat and drink at Orsett Show?
There are many refreshment outlets, from smoothies and tea to fish and chips and hog roasts, and a beer tent. There is also a picnic area if you would rather bring your own food.
What facilities are there for families at Orsett Show?
Portable toilets are provided for men, women and disabled visitors, with baby changing facilities. A small tent offers free use for changing and feeding babies, with nappies and wipes available for emergencies. Smoking is not allowed in any marquee or tent.
What is there to see and do at Orsett Show?
The show has cattle and livestock classes, a horse section with showing, driving, dressage and showjumping, hobbies and handicrafts, agriculture and horticulture, a craft fair, The Pantry for local food and drink, trade stands, a catering area and a Youth Zone with schools and education providers. The show says its 2027 attractions are still to be confirmed.
How do I enter a class, book a stand or sponsor Orsett Show?
Entry forms and prizes for the 2027 cattle and livestock classes are marked as coming soon, and the horse section's 2027 championship details are too. Craft fair, Pantry, trade stand and catering applications are on the Vendors page of the show's website, and sponsorship packages are on its Sponsorship page.
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