Oswestry Show
Saturday 7 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Oswestry Showground, Whittington, Shropshire(SY11 4AB)
Oswestry Show goes back to 1862, when the Oswestry and District Agricultural Society staged its first show in Smithfield's cattle market. It is among the UK's longest-running agricultural shows held in a single day, with over 15,000 visitors a year to its showground in Whittington, Shropshire, over 120 trade stands and 180 volunteers. Rare breeds join the cattle, sheep and pigs, the horse classes take in retrained racehorses, Shetland ponies and heavy horses, and the Welsh Lamb Shearing Circuit holds its shearing contests. See rabbits, cavies and pigeons, a horticultural marquee, the Food Hall's regional produce and vintage tractors, motorbikes and cars, plus music and street entertainment on the Village Green. Parking is free, with a park and ride from town, and dogs on leads are welcome.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 7 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Oswestry Showground, Whittington, Shropshire (SY11 4AB 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)
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 Oswestry Show if kept on a lead at all times. They are not allowed in any livestock areas or inside the food marquees.
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
Limited disabled parking is available close to the showground and a blue badge must be displayed; spaces cannot be guaranteed, so the show recommends arriving early. Mobility scooters can be hired in advance from Shropshire Mobility Solutions. There is an accessible toilet in Whittington Pavilion, and baby changing in the foyer of the main Show Pavilion. Carers enter free with proof of eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
When is Oswestry Show 2027?
Oswestry Show is held on the first Saturday of August, which makes it Saturday 7 August 2027; the date is still to be confirmed. In 2026 gates opened at 8.30 am.
Where is Oswestry Show?
Oswestry Showground, Whittington, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4AB.
Is there parking, and is there a Park & Ride?
Yes, there is free parking for visitors travelling by car. The show also runs a Park & Ride every half hour from Smithfield Market (where parking is free) and from the Park Gates in Oswestry town centre.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold online through the show's ticket page, linked from oswestryshow.co.uk. Prices for 2027 have not been published yet. Annual membership includes car park tickets and show-day privileges; the 2026 rates were Full Member £20, Junior Member (up to 16) £10, Vice-President £30 and Family £60.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead at all times. They are not allowed in any livestock areas or inside the food marquees.
What access is there for disabled visitors?
Limited disabled parking is available close to the showground, and a blue badge must be displayed; spaces cannot be guaranteed, so the show recommends arriving early. Mobility scooters can be hired in advance from Shropshire Mobility Solutions. There is an accessible toilet in Whittington Pavilion, and carers enter free with proof of eligibility.
What facilities are there on the day?
Baby changing is in the foyer of the main Show Pavilion and in the accessible toilet in Whittington Pavilion. There are drinking-water taps on both sides of the pavilions. There is no cash machine on site, but cashback is available at the Secretary's Office for £1.50 per transaction.
What is there to see?
In 2026 the show had cattle, pigs, sheep and rare breeds, horse classes from Shetland ponies to heavy horses, shearing competitions, rabbits, cavies and pigeons, horticultural, craft, business and shopping marquees, a Food Hall of regional produce, a vintage vehicle section, and live music and street entertainment on the Village Green. The 2027 programme has not been announced yet.
How do I enter a class?
Entries for horses, cattle, sheep, rare breeds, pigs and small livestock are made online through the show's entry system; horticultural, Young Farmers and other sections use the schedules and entry forms on the Exhibitors page of oswestryshow.co.uk.
How do I take a trade stand?
Apply through the Trade Stand Application page on oswestryshow.co.uk. In 2026 the stand types were Trade Stand, Craft Marquee, Business & Shopping Marquee and Food Marquee.
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