CHATHAM EVENTS 2020
From spring to autumn, the Chatham team will be darting around the country setting up stall at some of the UK’s largest sporting and agricultural events and competitions.
Whether you live in Cornwall or Cumbria, we will be at an event near you in 2020 with our brand new and bestselling collections.
Upcoming Events
MAY 2020
MAY
21-23
DEVON COUNTY SHOW
Westpoint, Clyst-St-Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ
Thu-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm
Sat 7:30am-6:00pm
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In our local city of Exeter, the Devon County Show is held annually at Westpoint Arena each Spring. Take in the local culture and immerse yourself in the farming lifestyle with over 2,000 animals to be seen.
MAY
21-24
HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS
Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE
Thu-Sun 8am
Website
The Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials have everything to offer. From exhilarating sporting action to shopping at over 70 trade stands, all set within the magnificent grounds of Houghton Hall.
MAY
27-28
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW
Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 OBD
Wed-Thu
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Full of events for the entire family, the Staffordshire County Show is bound to have something for everyone, and a full list of activities awaits, from monster truck, livestock parades and donkey rides.
MAY
27-28
SUFFOLK SHOW
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH
Wed-Thu
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The largest two-day visitor experience in the county, the Suffolk Show opens its doors to some of the best food, farming and agriculture that makes up their unique heritage.
JUNE 2020
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW
The Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE,
Thu-Sat 7am-6:30pm
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The counties biggest event of the year with entertainment, competition, shopping plus food and drink to mark the best in farming.
JUN
4-6
BRAMHAM HORSE TRIALS
Bramham Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6ND
Thu-Sun
Website
As one of Europe’s leading three-day events, Bramham Horse Trials has entertainment for everyone with top quality eventing. A huge range of other activities, shopping and food/drink also make for a fantastic occasion.
JUN
4-7
Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show
Bolesworth Events LLP,
Show Office, Bolesworth Castle,
Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9HQ
Tue-Sun
Website
With a packed four day schedule of eventing, shopping, entertainment and local food, the Bolesworth show is not one to be missed.
JUN
9-14
MALVERN THREE COUNTIES
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Fri-Sun 8am-6pm
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Celebrating the Great British countryside and rural communities, the Royal Three Counties show aims to give everyone a sense of what makes the community great, with fresh food and drink on offer and plenty of activities.
JUN
12-14
JULY 2020
JUL
1-2
ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT
Wed 8am-10pm
Thu 8am-6pm
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With 700 trade stands, 3,000 animals and a packed schedule, the Royal Norfolk Show is one of the largest two-day events across the UK. The show also boasts the largest food and drink experience in Norfolk.
JUL
2-5
BARBURY HORSE TRIALS
Sharpridge Farm, Rockley, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RS
Thu-Sun 8am
Website
Often heralded as the “jewel in the crown” within the sport of eventing, this three-day event hosts some of the best competitors across the world.
JUL
14-16
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ
Tue-Thu
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The Great Yorkshire Show has a wide activity schedule including equine, livestock and poultry events. Other highlights include the cookery theatre, live music and fashion shows.
JUL
21-26
THE LONGINES INTERNATIONAL HORSE FAIR
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex, RH17 5NU
Tue-Sun
Website
As one of the oldest equestrian events in the world, the International Horse Fair in Hickstead is one of the biggest outdoor horse shows in the country.
22
Driffield Show
24-26
The Game Fair
28-30
New Forest Show
AUGUST 2020
COWES WEEK
The Parade, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QJ
Sat-Sat
Website
A highlight of the British sporting calendar, Cowes Week is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious sailing regattas in the world.
AUG
8-15
HARTPURY HORSE TRIALS
Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE
Wed-Sun
Website
Hartpury has become one of the renowned fixtures of the equestrian calendar with the finest riders from around the world competing. A family friendly summer fair is also one of many key aspects that make this event great.
AUG
12-16
PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Off A39 at the Cholmondeley Arms Pub crossroads, Cheshire, SY14 8AH
Fri-Tue
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Set in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire, The Pony Club Championships is the pinnacle of Pony Club competition and will see up to 2,000 competitors over five days.
AUG
14-18
PORT OF DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA
Priory St, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0AB
Thu-Sat
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Thousands of visitors flock each year to the small town of Dartmouth in South Devon for a weekend of sailing, sport, live music, food and fireworks.
AUG
27-29
BLAIR CASTLE HORSE TRIALS
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL
Thu-Sun
Website
Taking in the incredible scenery of the 13th century Blair Castle; Scotland’s premium equestrian event has something for everyone, with country fairs, shopping, sport and history.
AUG
27-30
SEPTEMBER 2020
SEP
5-6
DORSET COUNTY SHOW
Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EF
Sat-Sun
Website
Attracting crowds of up to 55,000 people, the Dorset County Show features more than 2,000 animals and 500 trade stands.
SEP
17-20
BLENHEIM HORSE TRIALS
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon, OX20 1PS
Thu-Sun
Website
This three-day event is firmly established as one of Britain’s key equestrian competitions, all set on the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace.
SEP
24-27
NATIONAL DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Somerford Park Farm, Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SW
Thu-Sun
Website
Over 500 of the countries best horses will compete for 25 titles when they arrive at the new for 2020 venue of Somerford Park in Cheshire.
SEP
26-27
WILTSHIRE GAME & COUNTRY SHOW
Old Rd, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Website
This weekend event sees many different events across a collection of different activities. From the World of Dogs to falconry and fishing, there’s something for everyone.
OCTOBER
OSBERTON HORSE TRIALS
Osberton, Worksop, Nottinghampshire, DN22 8JH
Thu-Sun
Website
Having ran since the 1960’s, the Osberton Horse Trials are one of the family favourites on the trials calendar with four action packed days of eventing.
OCT
8-11
COUNTRYSIDE LIVE
Railway Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ
Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
Website
With a firm focus on its agricultural heritage, Countryside Live is an event full of activities for all, from cattle and sheep classes to delicious food and drink showcases.
OCT
17-18
BICTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS
Bicton Arena, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7BL
Wed-Sun
Website
Set in the rolling parkland of Bicton Arena, the Bicton International Horse Trials provide the perfect setting to test the equine skills and fitness of both horse and rider.
OCT
21-25
