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Skelton Show

Saturday 3 July 2027
Old Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Skelton (near Penrith), Cumbria(CA11 9TH)

Skelton Show is a one-day agricultural and horticultural show held on the first Saturday in July in the Old Park at Hutton-in-the-Forest, near Skelton and north-west of Penrith in Cumbria, about three miles from junction 41 of the M6. The 2027 show is on Saturday 3 July. It began in 1881 as a small village show and has grown into one of the county's major shows, still run by a volunteer committee; 2026 was its 130th show. Visitors find cattle, sheep and horse classes, heavy horses and Shetland ponies, vintage tractors and cars, foxhounds, terriers and terrier racing, a companion dog show and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling. The large horticultural and industrial marquee holds baking, crafts, flowers and photography, and around the field there is a food hall, a craft and gift marquee, trade stands, children's attractions, a bar and live music.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 3 July 2027
Getting there
Old Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Skelton (near Penrith), Cumbria (CA11 9TH for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
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

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 at Skelton Show but must be kept on a lead at all times in public areas, and water for pets is provided. There's a companion dog show with pedigree and novelty classes that takes entries on the day at the dog show tent, plus terrier classes and terrier racing.
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
Disabled parking and an accessible toilet with baby changing are marked on the show's site maps. The show hasn't published other access details, so if you have questions, contact the society through its website before your visit.
Frequently asked questions
When is Skelton Show 2027?
Saturday 3 July 2027. The show is held on the first Saturday in July each year.
Where is it?
In the Old Park at Hutton-in-the-Forest, on the Penrith–Wigton road (B5305) about three miles north-west of junction 41 of the M6. Use CA11 9TH for sat nav. Visitors use the North or South car park entrances; the main gate is for livestock and pass holders only.
Is parking free?
Yes, the car parks were free in 2026, with disabled parking marked on the site map. Limited ringside parking was £15 in 2026.
How much are tickets?
2027 prices haven't been published yet. In 2026, admission was £15 for adults, £10 for over-65s and 11 to 17-year-olds, and free for under-11s. Discounted early-bird tickets were sold online through the show's website before the day; on the gate, pay in cash.
What time does it start?
2027 times haven't been published. In 2026 the livestock was in place by 9.30am and trade stands and facilities opened at 10am, with the programme running into the late afternoon.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a lead at all times in public areas. Water for pets is provided. You can enter the companion dog show on the day at the dog show tent, and there are terrier classes and terrier racing.
Is the showground accessible?
Disabled parking and an accessible toilet with baby changing are marked on the show's site maps. No other access details are published, so contact the society through its website if you have questions.
Can I pay by card?
Don't rely on it. The show field is rural and mobile signal is poor, so the show asks visitors to buy entry tickets online in advance and bring cash for the day.
Is there food and drink?
Yes: a catering tent, takeaway food, coffee, ice cream and a public bar, plus the food hall. There are also toilets around the field, baby changing and first aid.
How do I enter a class or book a stand?
Schedules come out at the end of April and entries close in mid-June, online through ShowingScene. For 2027, craft and gift marquee and food hall bookings open on ShowingScene on 30 October 2026 and outdoor trade stands on 30 November 2026; fast-food and ice-cream pitches go to tender each December.

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