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Slaley Show

Saturday 14 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Slaley Show Field, Townhead, Slaley, Northumberland(NE47 0AT)

Slaley Show is a traditional country show held in August on its show field at Townhead, on the edge of Slaley village near Hexham in Northumberland. The date for 2027 is expected to be the second Saturday in August, to be confirmed by the show. Its roots go back to 1845, when it began as a floral and horticultural society show, and it has been on the Townhead field since 1916. It is a working agricultural show and a family day out in one: sheep and horse classes, show jumping and working hunter, a busy horticulture and handicrafts marquee, woodwork and walking sticks, and a dog show taking entries on the day. Around the rings there are heavy horse demonstrations, vintage tractors and cars, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, children's sports, trade and craft stands, food and a bar.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 14 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Slaley Show Field, Townhead, Slaley, Northumberland (NE47 0AT for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
3 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, 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

3/5
Dogs are welcome at this show on a lead, with access to several areas.
Dogs allowed in:
  • Outdoor areas (on a lead)
  • Tents and marquees
  • Near livestock
Dogs not allowed in:
  • Food and drink areas
Things for dogs to do:
  • Fun dog show
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Dogs are welcome on a lead at all times, including in the non-food marquees and around the outdoor livestock pens (a notice asks you to keep about a metre back), and owners are asked to clean up after them. The show includes a fun dog show with entries taken on the day.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.

Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
Not confirmed:
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show is held on a grass field and much of it is uneven. In dry weather wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs can reach most areas; after heavy rain some parts can become soft and muddy. The show welcomes questions about access in advance.
Frequently asked questions
When is Slaley Show 2027?
Slaley Show is held on the second Saturday in August, which in 2027 is expected to be Saturday 14 August. The show hasn't announced the 2027 date yet, so check its own website for confirmation.
Where is Slaley Show?
On the show field at Townhead, Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland. Use NE47 0AT for sat nav.
Is parking free?
Yes. The show offers free parking for visitors and exhibitors.
How much are tickets?
For 2026, adult tickets were £15 at the gate or £12 online in advance; children aged 5 to 16 were £5 at the gate, and under-5s went free. 2027 prices haven't been published yet. At the gate, cash is preferred but card is accepted.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the field opened at 7.30am, trade, craft and food stands from 10am, and the tents closed to the public at 4.45pm. 2027 times are still to be confirmed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead at all times, including in the non-food marquees and around the outdoor livestock pens (please keep about a metre back), and owners are asked to clean up after them. There's also a fun dog show with entries on the day.
Is the showground accessible?
It's a grass field with uneven ground. In dry weather wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs can reach most areas, but heavy rain can make parts soft and muddy. The show encourages visitors with access needs to get in touch in advance.
What happens if it rains?
The show goes ahead in most weather. Any changes are posted on its website and social media.
How do I enter a class?
Schedules and entry forms for each section are on the show's website, with the deadlines for each. Dog classes and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling take entries on the day.

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