Get set for The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show, now taking place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June 2024.  This countryside show offers two days of perfect entertainment for all the family.  Children up to the age of sixteen go free and advance tickets are just £15 per adult.

In the main ring, comic capers come alive with hilarious stunt clown Dingle Fingle getting up to all sorts of mischief.  Make sure you duck to miss the water canon! 

There’s also lots of wonderful animal attractions to enjoy.  You won’t turn your snout up at Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs as five rare breed trotters hurdle over jumps and enjoy a fun hog hoe-down.

Horse fans will adore Amanda Sandow’s famous Spotted Ponies, showcasing circus heritage and the art of woman and horses working together.  This year, there’s also a Heavy Horse Village where you can get up close with these giants of the equestrian world, learn more about their important role in our country’s history and see them in action.  The countryside theme continues with farmyard animals and fun, free tractor trailer rides, sponsored by Friars Moor Livestock in Sturminster Newton.

Green fingered fans will not want to miss the line-up of horticultural talks and demonstrations by renowned gardening gurus.  Plus, there’s plenty of plant stalls to tempt you to take something home for your own garden.  And if you’ve ever fancied having a go at felting or even making your own crown, some of Dorset’s leading crafts people will be sharing their skills in the ‘Hands On’ marquee.

Show organiser Cat Harris said: “We really want visitors of all ages to get involved with lots of tactile experiences they can enjoy, things to make, lots of have-a-go stalls and a chance to get up close with wonderful animals too.”

Visit Spring Countryside Show to book and find out more.

Image credit: Tony Rive