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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: FOLDE Book Shop, Shaftesbury, Motcombe Community Shop, The Udder Farm Shop and from the Show Office, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL.

Advance (ends 7th August)

  • Adult – £18
  • Child (5 – 15) – £3
  • UNDER 5s – FREE
  • Family (2 Adult & 2 Child) – £41

Show Day Gate Price

  • Adult – £21
  • Child (5 – 15) – £5
  • UNDER 5s – FREE
  • Family (2 Adult & 2 Child) – £48
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 14th August,   Open at 8:30am and close at 6pm on Thursday 15th August 2024.

Headlining in the Main Ring is camel racing.
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 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.

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. 

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Mobility Scooters are available to hire in advance, you can book with Shopmobility – https://shop.cfirst.org.uk/shopmobility-events

In the event of queries please call 01329 287749 where you can leave your details and they will get back to you.

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

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

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