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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Lincolnshire Show 2025: Everything you need to know
The Lincolnshire Show will return for its 140th year to celebrate the county's rural life and 60,000 people are expected to attend, including 6,000 schoolchildren and more than 500 first show was organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society in 1869 as a way to bring farmers and rural businesses show is best known for its livestock and equine competitions, and this year will include a royal visit. What is the Lincolnshire Show? The show is a celebration of rural life in includes trade stands showcasing the latest farm machinery and local is a range of entertainment for all ages including livestock competitions. When is the event happening? This year's event will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 open at 08:00 BST and the show closes at 18:00 on both trade stands and concessions are open until 18:00 on both days. Where is the show and how do I get there? The Lincolnshire Show takes place at Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln LN2 car - people travelling by car are advised to follow AA or RAC route planners as they include the latest travel updates. Parking is taxi - people using taxis are advised to use gate six (Burton Road) for both drop off and pick upPublic transport - Stagecoach will be running dedicated bus services from Lincoln railway station and Gainsborough bus station to the showground on both days of the show How much are tickets and how do I buy them? Advance prices: Adult (over 16): £26Child (5-16): £8.50Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £63Under 5s: FreeAdvance tickets are available to purchase until 23:00 on 17 the day prices:Adult (over 16): £36Child (5-16): £11Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £75Under 5s: Free Who organises the Lincolnshire Show? The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity, runs the Lincolnshire the event, more than 200 stewards will be on hand to help, wearing distinctive bowler or straw hats. What's on and new for 2025? New for 2025:Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be attending the Show on 18 June and TV presenter Matt Baker MBE on 19 JuneThe Knights of Middle England: Performances on 18 June at 10:45 and 14:30 and on 19 June at 11:00 and 16:00Rural Voices StageLive DJ performing at artificial beachOutside the White Hart Hotel Main Ring:Lincolnshire KitchenFood CourtGarden Show The Potting ShedFloral Arts marqueeThe MewsListers Toyota Countryside AreaEquine and Livestock RingsFarrier Competitions Activity and Blue Light Zones Is Lincolnshire Show accessibility-friendly? Facilities include:Hard-standing and tarmac roads to facilitate access Toilet facilities for those with mobility issues Electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs can be booked online two days in advance, subject to availabilityChanging places toilet located in the EXO Centre, opposite the EPIC Centre More information St John's Ambulance are located on 8th Avenue, on the west side of the EPIC Centre and next to Society OfficesVisitors are advised to bring a reusable water bottle that can be filled up at drinking water tapsA wide range of refreshments is available at stallsEach toilet block has baby changing facilitiesDogs are welcome if kept on short, fixed leadsTwo cash machines are available. Visitors are recommended to bring both cash and cardsShow guides are available to buy from booths near entry gates or along livestock and equine linesLost property should be taken to Rotary Stand on 10th Avenue, between EXO Centre and toilet block five Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Royal to visit 140th Lincolnshire Show
The Princess Royal is to visit the Lincolnshire Show next month to celebrate its 140th edition. About 60,000 people are expected to turn out at the two-day event near Lincoln, which is best-known for its livestock and equine competitions. Princess Anne, who previously served as president of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, is to attend the show on 18 June, organisers have said. Charlotte Powell, chief executive of the society, which runs the event, said: "The Lincolnshire Show is always a significant event for the county, but it feels extra special this time as we celebrate our 140th show." Television presenter Matt Baker, who fronts the BBC's Countryfile, is due to make a guest appearance on the second day of the event at the Lincolnshire Showground. For the first time, the show will host an amateur jousting performance by The Knights of Middle England, which will include stunt riders, actors and combatants. Meanwhile, a new Rural Voices Stage will host panel discussions and debates. The Lincolnshire Show beach will return after it was introduced to the event last year, when about 60 tonnes of sand was transported 40 miles (64km) from the coast. Ms Powell said it would be an "absolute pleasure and honour" to welcome the princess to the show. She added: "From the very first show in 1869, the event has been a source of pride and celebration for everyone involved with the county of Lincolnshire, and we can't wait for everyone to see all the hard work that has gone into this year's event." Alongside the activities, the Lincolnshire Show champions local produce, celebrates the county's best businesses and stages a host of family attractions. More than 500 exhibitors and about 2,500 animals attend the event. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Show to champion hundreds of local producers Inland beach to be created for agricultural show
