Tendring Show
Saturday 10 July 2027
Lawford House Park, Lawford, Essex(CO11 2NE)
The Tendring Hundred Farmers' Club, whose roots go back to 1899, runs this Essex day out, and it draws around 19,000 visitors to the parkland of Lawford House Park, near Manningtree. Alongside the heavy horse, cattle and sheep classes come goats, rabbits, pigeons, fancy rats and guinea pigs. Over 200 stands include crafts and gifts in the Shoppers' Marquee and original art and sculpture to buy in the Art and Lifestyle Marquee, with a Food and Drink Pavilion for local produce. More than 25 local schools exhibit and compete, the new sports area has have-a-go opportunities, and the countryside area has a man-made pond of its own. Parking is free, and a free shuttle bus runs from Manningtree station.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 10 July 2027
Getting there
Lawford House Park, Lawford, Essex (CO11 2NE for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas. Not confirmed: Step-free access.
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:
- Near livestock
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Tendring Show on a short, fixed (non-retractable) lead at all times. They are not allowed in the livestock lines, in certain marquees or in some other areas. Never leave a dog in a car and please clean up after your dog. There are water taps around the showground, so bring a drinking bowl.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
Notes
The showground is a greenfield site with no permanent paths or roads, and the ground can be uneven, but wheelchair and mobility scooter users can visit. There is a forward Blue Badge parking area (space cannot be guaranteed after 10.30am), disabled toilets in the main toilet blocks (no Changing Places facility), and a disabled viewing area next to the President's Ring. Event Mobility hires scooters and wheelchairs at Gate D if booked in advance. Carers can accompany disabled visitors on concession tickets with an Access Card showing the +1 symbol.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tendring Show 2027?
Tendring Show is on Saturday 10 July 2027. The show's general information page lists the gates opening to the public at 8.00am, the trade stands open from 8.30am to 6.00pm and the showground gates closing at 6.00pm.
Where is Tendring Show held?
At Lawford House Park, Bromley Road, Lawford, near Manningtree in Essex, postcode CO11 2NE. The show asks visitors to follow its signs rather than a sat nav: yellow signs direct traffic from the A120 and A137, and the public car parks are marked.
Is there parking at Tendring Show?
Yes, parking is free. A forward disabled parking area is kept for Blue Badge holders, but space cannot be guaranteed after 10.30am. Blue Badge holders arriving via the A137, A120 or A133 are directed to the disabled car park by Gate D.
How much are tickets for Tendring Show?
The show says 2027 ticket prices will be published in December 2026. Tickets are sold through the Tickets and Admission page of the show's website. Programmes with a pull-out show plan are sold on the day at the main gates.
Can I bring my dog to Tendring Show?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short, fixed (non-retractable) lead at all times. They are not allowed in the livestock lines, in certain marquees or in some other areas. Never leave a dog in a car, clean up after your dog, and bring a drinking bowl because there are water taps around the showground.
Is Tendring Show accessible for disabled visitors?
The showground is open to wheelchair and mobility scooter users, but it is a greenfield site with no permanent paths or roads and the ground can be uneven. There are disabled toilets in the main toilet blocks (no Changing Places facility on site), a forward Blue Badge parking area and a disabled viewing area next to the President's Ring. Event Mobility hires electric scooters and manual wheelchairs at Gate D; numbers are limited, fees apply and booking in advance is needed. Carers can accompany disabled visitors on concession tickets with an Access Card showing the +1 symbol.
How do I get to Tendring Show without a car?
A free shuttle bus runs from Manningtree station from 8am, and the last bus leaves the showground at 6pm; the station is about a 20-minute walk away. Safe walkways run from Lawford to Gate A on Bromley Road, where there is a cycle park. For buses, the show points visitors to the First Essex Saturday timetable and Traveline.
What is there to see and do at Tendring Show?
The show lists over 200 trade stands and exhibitors, an Art and Lifestyle Marquee, a Shoppers' Marquee, a Food and Drink Pavilion, arena displays, a Farming and Countryside Area, an education tent and outdoor zone with nature trails, sheep and cattle classes, heavy horses, donkeys and equestrian classes, goat, pigeon, rabbit and fancy rat shows, a poultry display, a vintage and classic car show, a sports area with have-a-go opportunities, donkey rides and a bouncy castle and carousel. The theme and full line-up for 2027 are still to be announced.
How do I enter a class, book a trade stand or sponsor Tendring Show?
Entries are for horses, ponies, donkeys, cattle, sheep and goats, and the show says the links to its online entry systems will be available in spring 2027. New trade stand applicants email [email protected] with their business details and a description of the stand, and sponsorship packages are described on the Sponsorship page. The show office is on 01206 231821 or [email protected].
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