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Show Info

Tickets are valid for either day of the show, but may only be used once. You are able to buy tickets online HERE or book via 01747 823955.

We understand not everyone would like to buy tickets on the phone or internet so tickets are also available from: Show Office, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL.

Advance (ends 6th August)

  • Adult – £19
  • Child (5 – 15) – £3
  • UNDER 5s – FREE
  • Family (2 Adult & 2 Child) – £43

Show Day Gate Price

  • Adult – £22
  • Child (5 – 15) – £6
  • UNDER 5s – FREE
  • Family (2 Adult & 2 Child) – £45
Two day tickets and Wednesday from 3pm tickets are also available.

Click HERE for Ticket resend link.

Click HERE to make a Ticket Enquiry. 

Click HERE for Ticket FAQs.

Yes, so long as they are on a short lead, and kept under control.

NO dogs are permitted within the Cattle or Sheep areas, or in any Public Marquees.

There is a shuttle bus to and from both Gillingham & Shaftesbury. The Shuttle buses will be free of charge to use. 

Click here for the bus timetable.

The Show does not run any coach trips to the Show. 

The shows gates open at 8:30am and close at 10:30pm on Wednesday 13th August,   Open at 8:30am and close at 6pm on Thursday 14th August 2024.

This year you can expect Main Ring entertainment from Tigers Motorcycle Display Team.
Other events include the ridiculously exciting Shetland pony racing, the Steam & Vintage Parade, and this year’s show once again boasts the traditional Grand Parade of award-winning livestock – and this year the Heavy Horse are joining in!
Over in the Turnpike Ring, you’ll see both ferret and terrier racing, the falconry, the gundog demos and so much more.
Not to mention all the local 🍩 food, 🥤 drink, 🐄 cattle, 🐑 sheep, 🌻 horticulture, 🎸 live music … even the weather looks great! It’s time to start planning your day at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show!

There will be baby changing facilities located in the Church tent. 

Yes. If you show your blue badge in any of our car parks you will be directed to the front of the car park.

Yes you may, although there is also plenty of wonderful food available to purchase on site.

Yes you may leave and re-enter, however you need to have a stamp on your hand in order to re-enter.

Save on plastic & bring your water bottle to the Show! 

Drinking water points are available around the Showground, a map stating the locations will be available shortly. 

Our Mobility scooter provider is Advanced Mobility, Please click here to book or call 01274 29777

You can hire a mobility scooter for one or two days of the showground from Advanced Mobility

by clicking on the logo above, or you can call on 01274 297 777

If the above did not answer your query then please contact our team via the Contact Us page

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