Countdown is on to Nidderdale Show 2026

The show, which takes place within the grounds of Bewerley Park, aims to celebrate the best of agricultural traditions with top class livestock and horse sections – and boasts one of the finest exhibitions of animals anywhere in the UK.

Pateley Show, as the Nidderdale Show is affectionately known, is a traditional Dales agricultural Show and regularly attracts crowds of 15,000. O

You can browse a display of the finest livestock, produce and crafts that the Dales has to offer at the show which traditionally marks the end of the agricultural show season.

There are a variety of competitions taking place on the day too, covering everything from dry stone walling to sheepdog trails.

The show begins at 7.45am with the judging of the Open Equitation class and closes at around 5.30pm to 6pm with the conclusion of the show jumping competitions.

Trade stands – of which there are more than 170 exhibitors – and trade marquees are open from 9am to around 5.30pm.

Food and refreshments are available all day at locations around the showground.

There is also a family area for visitors and their youngsters to rest and relax, courtesy of Sunflowers Day Nursery.

Visitors are allowed to take their dogs to the show if they are kept on a short lead and remain under close control at all times.

There are certain areas on the showground where dogs will not be allowed, such as marquees.

General admission tickets and memberships are available to buy online.

Visit https://www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk/ for more, with updates on the show’s Facebook page.