Wolsingham Show
Saturday 4 September – Sunday 5 September 2027
Wolsingham Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Wolsingham, County Durham(DL13 3JG)
Wolsingham Show is a two-day agricultural show held over the first weekend of September at the showground at Scotch Isle Park, Wolsingham, in the Wear Valley, County Durham. It describes itself as England's oldest agricultural show and County Durham's biggest open-air one, set on 36 acres of flat riverside land. In 2027 it is on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September. Saturday is the agricultural day, with cattle, sheep, goat and horse judging, showjumping and a grand parade. Sunday is country fair day, with a Kennel Club open dog show, terrier, lurcher and whippet judging, dog agility, heavy horse driving and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling. Across the weekend there are gundog displays with a have-a-go scurry, an artisan food market and more than 100 trade stands.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 4 September – Sunday 5 September 2027
Getting there
Wolsingham Showground, Scotch Isle Park, Wolsingham, County Durham (DL13 3JG 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:
- Gundog scurry
Notes
Dogs are welcome on a lead at all times, and there are water points for dogs around the showground. There's a have-a-go gundog scurry, and on the Sunday a Kennel Club open dog show and terrier, lurcher and whippet judging.
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
The showground is large and spread out, so expect a fair amount of walking. It is fairly flat but rough and uneven in places and can get slippery, and there's no mobility scooter hire. Signposted disabled parking is close to the showground, disabled toilets are at most toilet blocks and in the Barn, where there's also a changing area. There's no designated viewing area for disabled visitors. Carers are admitted free: pay on the gate and claim a refund in writing within 14 days with a National Carer Card or UK Disability Card and proof of disability.
Frequently asked questions
When is Wolsingham Show 2027?
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September 2027. The show is held over the first weekend in September.
Where is Wolsingham Show?
At the showground at Scotch Isle Park, Durham Road, Wolsingham, County Durham. Use DL13 3JG for sat nav.
What time do the gates open?
In 2026 the gates opened to the public at 9am on both Saturday and Sunday. 2027 times are still to be confirmed.
Is there parking, and is there a bus?
The show has over 8,000 public parking spaces, with signposted blue badge parking close to the showground. It doesn't say on its website whether parking is charged. In 2026 a free shuttle bus ran from Wolsingham village between 10am and 7pm on both days, roughly every 20 minutes.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold online through the ticket link on the show's website, and weekend membership is also available through an application form there. 2027 prices haven't been published yet. Carers are admitted free: the refund is claimed in writing after the show with a National Carer Card or UK Disability Card, as refunds aren't given on the day.
What's on each day?
Saturday is the agricultural day, with cattle, sheep, goat and horse judging, showjumping and a grand parade. Sunday is country fair day, with a Kennel Club open dog show, terrier, lurcher and whippet judging, dog agility, heavy horse driving and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling. The artisan food market, trade stands and many attractions run across both days.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times, and there are water containers around the ground for filling bowls. There's a have-a-go gundog scurry on both days (in 2026) and dog agility on the Sunday.
Is the showground accessible?
It's a large, spread-out site that's fairly flat but rough and uneven in places and can get slippery, and there's no mobility scooter hire. There's signposted disabled parking near the showground and disabled toilets at most toilet areas and in the Barn, which also has a changing area. There's no designated disabled viewing area.
What facilities are there?
The show provides over 80 toilets, including trailer units with flushing toilets, baby changing in the Barn, and first aid points around the ground. Lost children are taken to the Secretary's Office.
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