Stanhope Show
Saturday 11 September – Sunday 12 September 2027
Unthank Park, Stanhope, County Durham(DL13 2PQ)
Stanhope Show is a two-day agricultural show held on the second weekend in September at Unthank Park, Stanhope, in Weardale, County Durham. For 2027 the show has announced Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September. It is run by the Stanhope Agricultural Society, founded in 1834, and has been held every year since apart from the war years, foot-and-mouth and Covid. The weekend brings local cattle and sheep, horse and pony classes and show jumping, fur and feather, horticulture, produce, crafts, photography and dressed walking sticks, alongside a terrier and lurcher show, a fun dog show and harness racing. Around the main arena there are displays and entertainment, vintage vehicles, trade stands and a shopping marquee, with live music on the Sunday.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 11 September – Sunday 12 September 2027
Getting there
Unthank Park, Stanhope, County Durham (DL13 2PQ for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
3 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: 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
3/5
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
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
- Gundog scurry
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Dogs must be on a lead at all times unless competing, and aren't allowed near the agricultural or Fur & Feather sections, or in the food hall. Please clean up after your dog, and never leave a dog in a car. There's a fun dog show and a have-a-go gundog scurry on the Sunday.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The showfield is grass and can be uneven, with hidden dips, and slippery in the wet. Accessible parking is close to the entrance, with a short walk on flat grass and then a path to the ticket booth; the entrances themselves are wheelchair accessible. Portable accessible toilets are placed around the showground. Carers go free (with a post-show refund process), and assistance animals are welcome. A full access policy is on the show's website.
Frequently asked questions
When is Stanhope Show 2027?
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September 2027. The show is always held on the second weekend in September.
Where is Stanhope Show?
At Unthank Park, Stanhope, County Durham. Use DL13 2PQ for sat nav; visitor parking is signed from the centre of Stanhope.
How much are tickets?
For 2026, adults were £12 and children £6, with under-3s free, and a family ticket (two adults and up to three children) was £30. Tickets are sold on the gate, cash or card. Members' passes must be bought in advance. 2027 prices haven't been published yet.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the showground opened to the public at 9am on both days. Main arena attractions ran until about 6.30pm on the Saturday and 4pm on the Sunday, and trade stands closed around 5pm. 2027 times are still to be confirmed.
Is parking free?
Yes, parking is free, with stewards directing you to a space. There is no camping at the show.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs must be on a lead at all times unless competing, and are not allowed near the agricultural or Fur & Feather sections, or in the food hall. Please clean up after your dog and never leave a dog in a car. In 2026 there was a fun dog show, a have-a-go gundog scurry and a terrier, lurcher, whippet and gundog show, all on the Sunday with entries on the day.
Is the showground accessible?
It's a grass field that can be uneven and slippery when wet. Accessible parking is close to the entrance, followed by a short walk on flat grass and a path to the ticket booth, and there are portable accessible toilets around the site. Carers go free: a refund can be claimed after the show with a National Carer Card or UK Disability Card and photo ID (not on show day). The full access policy is on the show's website.
What is there for children?
In 2026 there were bookable llama walks, a gymkhana and a children's terrier event, alongside the main-arena displays. The 2027 programme hasn't been published yet.
How do I enter a class?
The schedule is published on the show's website each year, with paper copies at local outlets from June. Queries about classes go to the relevant section secretary through the website. Dog show, terrier and scurry entries are taken on the day.
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