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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.

Tickets are also available from: Shaftesbury Tourist Information and from the Show Office, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL.

Early Bird (ended 31st March)

Advance (ended 30th June)

Advance 2 (ends 14th August)

  • Adult – £17
  • Child (5 – 15) – £3
  • UNDER 5s – FREE
  • Family (2 Adult & 2 Child) – £35

Show Day Gate Price

  • Adult – £19
  • Child (5 – 15) – £4
  • UNDER 5s – FREE
  • Family (2 Adult & 2 Child) – £43
 

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. 

View the 2023 bus timetable.

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

The shows gates open at 8.30am and close at 8pm on Wednesday 16th August,   Open at 8:30am and close at 6pm on Thursday 17th August 2023.

See the full Timetable for both days below:
Headlining in the Gritchie Brewing Company Main Ring is the heart-stopping Squibbfreestyle Motocross Arena Stunt Show.
Other events include the ridiculously exciting Shetland pony racing (sponsored by Sherborne Sports Centre ), the Steam & Vintage Parade (sponsored by The BV magazine), and this year’s show once again boasts the traditional Grand Parade of award-winning livestock, sponsored by Strutt & Parker and The Environmental Farmers Group – and this year the Heavy Horse are joining in!
Over in the Turnpike Ring, sponsored by Alistair Andrews Home Inspectors, you’ll see both ferret and terrier racing (sponsored by Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic), the falconry, Jonathan Marshall and Amadeus his stunning stallion, 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 Gilingham & 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.

Of course! There are three main designated areas for picnicking on the map. We ask that you do not sit too close to marquees, so as to not block any emergency exits.

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. 

Sponsored by Battens Solicitors.

Mobility Scooters are available to hire in advance – They will sell out so ensure you pre-booked. Pre-booking scooters and payment can be done through   Out N’ About on www.pooleshopmobility.org.uk or you can phone 01202 670450, Monday to Friday 11am – 3pm

Need some information on the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show this August? Please see below our frequently asked questions.

For Spring Countryside Show FAQs click here

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

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