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With more than 300 trade stands, main arena events and nationally renowned agricultural and equine sections, the Northumberland County Show, held at Bywell near Stocksfield on 25th May is the highlight of the agricultural year in the region and a major annual attraction that draws over 30,000 visitors from across the country.
Agriculture is at the heart of the Northumberland County Show and it is a traditional social gathering of farmers from across the region, enjoying a well earned day off between the lambing season and the start of harvest.
Farm animals come in all shapes and sizes, with cows, sheep and alpacas all present in big numbers at the show. The goats and pigs are great characters, and the rabbit and Guinea Pig marquee is always popular. In the equine rings glamour and elegance are combined with extraordinary skill as immaculately turned out riders undertake the challenging working hunter course or tackle the huge 1.3m high show jumps. Nearby, the stately heavy horses will be groomed to a high shine, matching the sparkle of their decorated harnesses and gleaming drays.
so whats on this year?
We have some amazing attractions at the show this year including Bike3Sixty, Vintage Tractor Display, The Biking Vikings, Inter Hunt Relay and Giant Tortoises.
New from 2023 – Farm discovery, Military Area, Game Fair and Countryside area.
New for 2024 – Coming soon!
Giant Aldabra Tortoises
They love visitors to give them fuss and attention and are very friendly and interactive. Education and raising awareness about Giant tortoises is important as they are vulnerable to extinction.
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Inter Hunt
Relay
This action packed relay, on mirrored courses, will keep you all on the edge of your seats, quad bike, riders, obstacles, thrills and spills on the way.
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REME Pipes
and Drums
The pipe band dates back to 1902. At present the band is made up of both service and non-service personnel. They will be playing in the Main Arena.
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Vintage Tractor Parade
Enjoy the old and new, Traditional versus Modern, machinery at its best. These tractors have worked through the years and have such an important role to play in farming and the countryside.
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Fun Gun Dog Scurry
Any gundog breed to enter competitions with Prizes to 3rd place.
Also, 'Have-A-Go Scurry'
for any other breed or non competitor, great fun!!
for any other breed or non competitor, great fun!!
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Dog Show
Open dog show with over 200 classes. Best in show, Best Veteran and Best Puppy are just a few. Full Schedule available
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Tug of War
A fantastic selection of teams will compete for this years Tug of War title in the Castle Arena. The success of last years event will mean more entries with more teams needing you to cheer them on in their quest to be the best!
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C&W
Wrestling
Watch the experts fresh from the Championships. Great classes for all ages for you to "have a go" at with prize money paid to 8th place. Classes for adults and children, great fun to take part in.
Sponsored by AW Blake
Sponsored by AW Blake
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Live Dance & music Wagon
We are so pleased to announce that The Rock Choir will be performing on our Show stage as well as some fantastic local talented singers and dancers from Studio K. We will also be having live music in our Members Marquee from 6pm-9pm
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Bands at the Show
We love to have live music at the show with Tyne Valley Big Band, Prudhoe Community and Whittonstall Community Bands.
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Taste of the North Food Marquee
The best of local produce to sip and sample, walk away with lots of culinary delights.
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Bubble Football
Bubble football is a great laugh, bounce of others, you’re the right way up one minute and upside down the next, hilarious.
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Farm discovery area
NEW for 2023!
A brand new attraction with free interactive resources to show adults and children the importance of farming and food production. Try your hand at milking a cow!
Sponsored by JS Hubbuck
A brand new attraction with free interactive resources to show adults and children the importance of farming and food production. Try your hand at milking a cow!
Sponsored by JS Hubbuck
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Game fair & Countryside area
NEW for 2023!
Our brand new game fair area will celebrate Shooting, Fly Fishing and Conservation with some great demonstrations and local trade stands.
Our brand new game fair area will celebrate Shooting, Fly Fishing and Conservation with some great demonstrations and local trade stands.
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bailing demo
In our main arena we are having a demonstration of bailing in action! Using old and new machinery with great commentary explaining one of farming's main attractions!
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What to Wear/Bring
The Northumberland County Show is an outdoor event and whilst at this time of year we are expecting a glorious sunny day, we would recommend that you bring some sort of waterproof or umbrella and maybe a warm jumper or hoodie. A lot of the events run into the evening and if you are planning you stay you may find the temperature drops a little.
The terrain of the show ground can be quite uneven in places so we would recommend wearing suitable footwear as if going for a walk in the country. Even if it isn’t raining, we would recommend trainers, wellies or sturdy boots. You will be walking on grass for the duration of the day so please leave your stilettos at home!
For people of limited mobility the rough terrain can become slippery and uneven, the show field is very spread out and a lot of walking is required. The show does not have any ‘mobility’ scooter facilities and we are happy for you bring you own.
Please note: the show field can get very congested at times.
Been going to the Northumberland county show for about 8 years now. Great day out for all the family get your tickets now. Don't forget to visit the main arena lots going on and check timetable for main event.
The show has been at bywell for a few years now loving the location ample parking available and the traffic has improved loads over the years.
what are the facilities like?
The show has been working hard to improve signage and train our volunteers and we are working towards being Dementia Friendly. Look out for people with the blue flower, as they’ll be looking to assist visitors to ensure they have a wonderful day.
The Toilets
We have over 200 toilets available on show day. Some in the main car parks and also just inside the two main entrances.
Most are the familiar portable loos’ but we also have two trailer units with flushing toilets and running water facilities.
To save queuing for our male visitors we have men’s urinals on site in most locations.
If you are a member you will have the use of our executive trailer facilities, it’s worth considering upgrading for the day for only £10 at the secretary’s office.
Childrens Facilities
We have plenty to offer our younger visitors!
You can find our toddler area and baby changing & Feeding facilities, behind the entrance to the member’s marquee!
We have baby changing mats, hygiene bins, seating for feeding with toys for toddlers.
Disabled Facilities
At all toilet areas, indicated on show field map (available on show day) there will be a disabled ‘portaloo’ toilet facility.
For disabled changing facilities, please speak to us at the Secretary’s Office. At present, there is no designated disabled viewing area.
For people of limited mobility the rough terrain can become slippery and uneven, the show field is very spread out and a lot of walking is required. The show does not have any ‘mobility’ scooter facilities and we are happy for you bring you own.
Please note: the show field can get very congested at times.
carers
We are happy to offer a refund to Carers.
Carers must pay full price at the entrance gate then take this to the secretary’s office with proof of ID of them being a carer and complete a ‘Carers Refund Request Form’.
From there, the carer will receive the refund of their ticket.
Please note: the person they are caring for does not get a refund.
here's the faq's
Tynedale Agricultural Society was resurrected out of the Tyneside Agricultural Society, which began in the early 1800’s. Tynedale Agricultural Society began in 1982 on the same site as the previous show had been since 1948, Tynedale Park at Corbridge.
There are two information points around the show ground staffed by volunteers from local churches and charities. Buy your Show Catalogues, show Guide and Map with Timetable here, find out what’s on, get directions or ask for help and our wonderful volunteers will happily assist you.
Yes we have over 25 catering vehicles selling a wide range to suit all. We also have a fantastic Street Food Area next to the vintage tractor area, any Information point can direct you there.
The terrain of the show ground can be quite uneven in places so we would recommend wearing suitable footwear as if going for a walk in the country. Even if it isn’t raining, we would recommend trainers, wellies or sturdy boots. You will be walking on grass for the duration of the day so please leave your stilettos at home!
The Northumberland County Show always welcomes well behaved dogs – do keep them on a lead please.
Don’t forget your poo bags and dispose of waste.
We have dog watering bowls around the show field outside the main marquees, information points and in the dog show, gun dog scurry arenas and other locations.
However, please come prepared with water, especially on a hot day, in case your dog companion becomes thirsty and needs a drink on the show field.
Please note: for the safety of the public, the show field animals and your dogs themselves :
ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT LEAD – no dogs will be allowed in any livestock marquee.
NO DOGS ARE TO BE LEFT IN CARS – regular checks will be made to ensure the welfare of your pets.
PARKING IS FREE – AND WE’VE HAD NO QUEUES TO GET INTO THE SHOW SINCE 2015
There are over 10,000 car park spaces available, to the north and east of the showground, and on the south side of Bywell Bridge, just follow Yellow Show signs showing the blue letter P in the square for public parking, to get to the show.
Our ‘quick exit’ car park is near Stocksfield, on the left hand side only 1/4 mile from Stocksfield, and only an 8 minute walk from the showground. This is the quickest car park to exit from throughout the day.
Blue badge holders will be directed to their area on arrival at the show ground and should have their badges displayed on approach to the shwoground..
Members’ Car Park spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed after 11am. To benefit from this advanced parking become a member and get great forward parking and easy acess to our members marquee and posh loos, well worth it, and you’re supporting Tynedale Agricultural society with their charitable aims too.
(Please note the red, green and blue circles, on the yellow road signs, are for exhibitors, not the public.)
We are happy to offer a refund to Carers. Carers must pay full price at the entrance gate then take this to the secretary’s office with proof of them being a carer and complete a ‘Carers Refund Request Form’. From there, the carer will receive the refund of their ticket.
Please note: the person they are caring for does not get a refund.
We welcome every visitor equally regardless of their physical, sensory or mental capacity. We are however, honest about our rural location and the limitation that this can impose.
We aim to provide a quality service within these limitations and continually strive to improve so that as many people as possible can enjoy our one day show.
To view our access statement please click here.
While every care is taken to accommodate people with disabilities visitors must be aware that the Show is held on agricultural land used for rural activities which is uneven, has slopes and can be slippery when wet. Tynedale Agricultural Society is unable to support visitors in travelling around the show ground but is happy to welcome them and their carers. Toilet facilities are provided for disabled visitors throughout the site and these are sited on the most level ground available.
Have your blue badge on display and you will be directed to the blue badge parking area next to the main entrance.
Yes you can bring a picnic, we have several areas with seating next to our food courts and some quite shaded areas under trees you’re welcome to use.
Yes will will again have a bank with a cash machine facility in 2023. This is situated by the Main Entrance Gate next to our Food Marquee.
We have several marquees on site where you can enjoy Shopping, Tastes of the North our wonderful food marquee, Creative North, Great Northumberland and Marquees for Cattle, Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, Rabbits and Cavies, Poultry and three Bars with marquees.
The show has a strickly ‘no smoking on site at all’ policy due to the amount of marquees and our fire risk assessment plan. No vaping in any marquees or crowded area please.
health & safety
Security
The show ground is a secure, safe place and we are lucky to have the support of Northumbria Police, a Northumberland Fire and Rescue Appliance, Paramedics and vets with us for the day.
health & safety
Our huge team of volunteers are vigilant and trained to look out for any security or health and safety concerns. If you notice anything suspicious, have had an accident / incident or ‘near miss’, or have any concerns regarding health and safety, please report this to a police office, volunteer or come and see us at the secretaries office.
Please report any accidents to the secretary’s office on the show field, our information points can show you how to get there.
No smoking on site at all – this helps us comply with our fire risk assessment.
For disabled changing facilities, please speak to us at the Secretary’s Office. At present, there is no designated disabled viewing area.
First Aid
On site we will have fully trained first aiders and a medical team which be based next to the Secretary’s Office with Ambulance and paramedic.
We will have a First Aider in each of the Sections with vets in the equine, livestock and cattle areas.
