🌾 Top UK Country Shows to Visit in July 2025
July is the height of the UK’s country show season, when fields across the nation come alive with livestock parades, rural crafts, artisan food, and family fun. Whether you're a countryside enthusiast or just looking for a great summer day out, these five standout events offer the perfect blend of tradition, community, and celebration—all taking place this July.
🐄 Great Yorkshire Show
📍 Harrogate, North Yorkshire | 📅 8–11 July 2025
The Great Yorkshire Show is a flagship event in the UK’s rural calendar, drawing over 130,000 visitors to Harrogate each year. It’s a four-day celebration of farming, food, and countryside culture, with everything from livestock parades and show jumping to celebrity chef demos and fashion shows. The atmosphere is electric, and the scale is unmatched.
Highlights:
- Livestock parades and equestrian events
- Yorkshire’s finest food and drink
- Countryside learning zones for families
- Rural crafts and fashion catwalks
- Celebrity guests and live demonstrations
🐑 Royal Welsh Show
📍 Llanelwedd, Powys | 📅 21–24 July 2025
The Royal Welsh Show is Europe’s largest agricultural event and a true showcase of Welsh rural life. With over 8,000 animals, world-class shearing competitions, and a vibrant cultural programme, it’s a sensory feast of farming, food, and heritage. The showground buzzes from morning to night with music, displays, and community pride.
Highlights:
- Huge livestock and shearing competitions
- Welsh food, drink, and crafts
- Cultural performances and music
- Rural enterprise and innovation zones
- Equestrian and countryside sports
🐎 New Forest & Hampshire County Show
📍 Brockenhurst, Hampshire | 📅 29–31 July 2025
Set in the heart of the New Forest, this show blends traditional agricultural displays with modern attractions and a strong environmental ethos. It’s known for its spectacular Heavy Horse Musical Drive, impressive show jumping, and a wide variety of countryside demonstrations. With over 600 trade stands and a focus on sustainability, it’s a vibrant and educational day out for all ages.
Highlights:
- Heavy Horse Musical Drive
- Local produce and food courts
- Countryside arena with falconry and working dogs
- Over 600 trade stands
- Rural education and sustainability exhibits
🚜 Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show
📍 Ribchester, Lancashire | 📅 18–20 July 2025
This revitalised show in the Ribble Valley offers a dynamic mix of traditional farming displays and modern family entertainment. From livestock and vintage tractors to exotic animals and military displays, it’s a great blend of heritage and fun. The setting is picturesque, and the atmosphere is welcoming for all ages.
Highlights:
- Livestock and equestrian competitions
- Vintage tractors and machinery
- Military and children’s villages
- Exotic animal encounters
- Local food marquee and craft stalls
🐄 Heckington Show
📍 Heckington, Lincolnshire | 📅 26–27 July 2025
England’s largest village show, Heckington is a joyful celebration of rural life. It combines agricultural competitions with athletics, horticulture, and a grand fireworks finale. With a real ale marquee, live music, and a packed entertainment schedule, it’s a summer highlight for families and countryside fans alike.
Highlights:
- Livestock, horticulture, and athletics
- Real ale marquee and food village
- Grand ring entertainment and fireworks
- Craft tents and vintage displays
- Family fun and community spirit
🐄 What Makes July Shows Special?
- School holidays mean more family-focused programming
- Longer days allow for extended schedules and evening entertainment
- Peak growing season brings out the best in horticulture and produce competitions
- Warmer weather makes it ideal for picnics, outdoor demos, and arena shows
🎟️ Planning Tips
- Book tickets in advance—many shows offer early-bird discounts
- Arrive early to catch the main ring events and avoid parking queues
- Bring cash, sun cream, and a tote bag for local goodies
- Check each show’s website for accessibility info, dog policies, and event maps
🔗 Explore More
Still searching for more country shows to attend this July? Our Country Shows Calendar is packed with country shows happening across the UK—from hidden gems to big-name favourites.