Vale of Glamorgan Show
Wednesday 11 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
The Showground, Penllyn, Vale of Glamorgan(CF71 7RQ)
Run by an agricultural society that dates its beginnings to 1772 and counts itself among the oldest on record, the Vale of Glamorgan Show fills a showground at Penllyn on a Wednesday each August, and names itself the biggest single-day occasion across the Vale. It puts the crowd at over 20,000 most years. The main ring hosts horse classes from the morning, with cattle and sheep classes too. Across the field are over 200 trade stands, a Shopping Mall for small traders, a large Craft Fair, a Horticultural Show, and Home Produce and Countryside marquees, with a Food Court at the centre selling produce that is mostly Vale-grown or Vale-made. Dogs are welcome on short leads, parking on site is free and a shuttle bus runs from Cowbridge High Street. The Scurry competition concludes the show.
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What to expect
Date & times
Wednesday 11 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
The Showground, Penllyn, Vale of Glamorgan (CF71 7RQ 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)
Dogs not allowed in:
- Near livestock
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
All dogs are welcome on the showground but must be kept on fixed short leads. Dogs are not allowed in the Home Produce or Members' marquees or in the livestock area. In 2026 a Companion Dog Show took entries on the day. There are free drinking water points around the showground.
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
There is a Blue Badge car park, and accessible toilets are dotted around the showground; the show's site map shows where. In 2026 a visitor's full-time carer or attendant could come in free if arranged in advance with supporting documentation (no such arrangement on the gate; call the show office on 07513 141698). The show does not give wheelchair or step-free access details, so please ask the show office about the ground before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Vale of Glamorgan Show 2027?
The show is always held on a Wednesday in August. The 2027 date has not yet been published; Wednesday 11 August 2027 is expected, to be confirmed by the show.
Where is the Vale of Glamorgan Show held?
At Penllyn, Cowbridge, in the Vale of Glamorgan, postcode CF71 7RQ (what3words ///moving.jammy.hill). The show's How to get there page has a downloadable map of the routes to the show car parks, and its Showground page has a site map.
Is there parking, and is there a bus?
Parking is free on site, and the show runs its own parking with stewards. Motorbikes can park free in the outside car park. A shuttle bus runs between Cowbridge High Street and the showground on show day; the show publishes the bus times on its How to get there page.
How much are tickets for the Vale of Glamorgan Show?
The show has not yet published 2027 ticket prices. Tickets can be bought on the gate or online through the show's ticket site, and the show prefers e-tickets for quicker entry. Cash and card are taken at the main entrance gate. Members and their guests have their own entry arrangements, set out on the show's Membership and Tickets pages.
What time does the show open?
The show says exhibitors and traders can arrive from 6.00am. For the 2026 show the public were admitted from 8.00am to 6.00pm, and the 2027 times are expected to be similar but are to be confirmed by the show. Horse classes start in the main ring at 8.30am.
Can I bring my dog to the Vale of Glamorgan Show?
Yes, all dogs are welcome on the showground but must be kept on fixed short leads. Dogs are not allowed in the Home Produce or Members' marquees or in the livestock area. In 2026 a Companion Dog Show took entries on the day, and there are free drinking water points around the showground.
Is the Vale of Glamorgan Show accessible for disabled visitors?
There is a Blue Badge car park, and accessible toilets are dotted around the showground; the show's site map shows where. On the 2026 Tickets page, a visitor's full-time carer or attendant could come in free, but had to apply in advance with supporting documentation; no such arrangement was available on the gate. Call the show office on 07513 141698 about booking. The show does not state step-free or wheelchair access details, so please ask the show office about the ground before you travel.
What food and facilities are there?
A Food Court stands in the centre of the field selling produce, most of it grown or made in the Vale, and the 2026 Guidance for Visitors lists catering units and bars on site. You can also bring your own picnic. There are toilets around the showground, free drinking water points, and a permanent first aid station facing the show jumping rings and near the main entrance. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the showground and its car parks (vaping is also banned in enclosed or partly enclosed public areas).
What is there to see and do at the Vale of Glamorgan Show?
The show's home page lists more than 200 trade stands, a Food Court, a Shopping Mall for small traders, a large Craft Fair and Horticultural Show, a Home Produce marquee, a Countryside Marquee and a Dog Show. There are cattle and sheep classes, horse classes in the main ring, and the Scurry competition, which concludes the show. The 2026 schedule also listed show jumping and a Grand Parade of prize-winning animals.
How do I enter a class, book a trade stand or sponsor the show?
Schedules and entry forms are on the Schedules page, and the show says the dog class schedules are published later in the year. Trade stand application forms and regulations are on the Trade Stands page and go to the General Secretary; the Food Court has a separate application form. Sponsorship and advertising packages are set out on the Sponsors page, and membership on the Membership page. The show office is on 07513 141698 or [email protected].
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