More than 32,000 expected for this weekend’s Newbury Show
More than 32,000 people are expected to visit the Newbury Show this weekend, a two-day celebration of farming and rural life.
With more than 100 free activities to enjoy, including a parade of steam engines, a chance to meet Pippin The Pig, see sheep, ponies, and working dogs, it promises to be a memorable event for all ages.
Weather permitting there will be a hot air balloon display, while the Army will be on hand to show off their vehicles, equipment and personnel.
Berkshire's farmers will showcase their livestock, and let people taste some of their produce.
The Kintbury Working Gun Dogs will showcase the cleverness of our four-legged friends, while the Wye Valley Axemen will demonstrate their strength and skills with the bladed tool used for chopping trees.
A village green will be set up next to a food and farming zone, giving people opportunities to meet farmers and ask them questions about their work.
A craft tent is an opportunity for people to buy some unique gifts for friends and family, while the food and drink stalls include a separate area for local producers to display their products.
Other attractions include a fairground, a display of vintage machinery, an Extreme Bike Battle and a display for Land Rovers.
An area dedicated to equine pursuits, including a heavy horse village, will be popular with many, while a livestock judging ring will allow people to see some of the best animals on farms.
There will be live music throughout the weekend.
The Newbury Weekly News has produced a show guide souvenir programme, which includes a map of the grounds, and full details of everything taking place, including free and low-cost activities. You can grab your copy from the information tent for just £5.
Announcing this year's Newbury Show, a Newbury and District Agricultural Society spokesperson said it “offers something for all the family, incorporating main ring displays, cookery demonstrations, excellent shopping, an unsurpassed food hall experience, craft marquee, rural crafts, have-a-go activities plus all the traditions of a County Show including agricultural machinery, vintage displays and the hugely popular Grand Parade of Livestock".
Organised by the Newbury and District Agricultural Society, it takes place at the Newbury Showground, on Saturday (September 21) and Sunday (September 22).
Activities take place from 9am each day, with the Grand Parade of Livestock at 3.15pm on both days.
Tickets cost £25, £18 for over 65s, and £5 for children aged three to 15. Family tickets are £44, while under threes and carers get in free. Prices are cheaper if purchased online, and it is also possible to pre-book parking on site.
More details are online at newburyshowground.co.uk
Reading Buses will once again be putting on its N10 shuttlebuses, linking Thatcham, Newbury Wharf and the showground. These run from 7.40am to 6.50pm on Saturday, and 7.55am to 5.50pm on Sunday. Timetables are available at www.reading-buses.co.uk/newbury-show
Tickets can be bought on board and are £5 for a single or £6.50 for a return. Up to four people can travel for £15.50 as part of its simplyNetwork ticket.
