The calendar of the countryside

Screggan, Tullamore, Offaly

The 95th National Ploughing Championships, one of Europe's largest outdoor events, with ploughing competitions, indoor and outdoor trade exhibitions, livestock, the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena and the National Brown Bread Baking Competition (225,500 visitors in 2025).

Lane Farm, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

Cumbria's county show, founded in 1799, with classes for cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpacas, heavy and light horses, one of the largest locally produced Food Halls in the North West, a Forestry Arena and over 400 trade stands.

The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Hampshire's county show, first held as a one-day show at Netley Marsh in 1920, with livestock competitions, equestrian events, forest activities, local food and drink stalls, craft vendors and over 70 free activities.

Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire

The annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits, with falconry displays, fishing theatres and villages, working dogs and 'Meet the Breeds', and food and drink.

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys

One of Europe's largest agricultural shows, held over four days at Llanelwedd with equine and livestock judging across all the major breeds.

Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The 167th Great Yorkshire Show brings 8,500 animals, two national livestock shows (Zwartbles sheep and Charolais cattle), a Food Hall with a dedicated Cheese and Dairy Show, an Agri-Innovation Village and main-ring entertainment, with daily attendance capped at 35,000.