We’re proud once again to be working with the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show team to produce the official pre-show magazine – your essential guide to the G&S Show, it contains everything happening across the two jam-packed days at North Dorset’s Turnpike Showground this August.
There are knights to cheer for, tractors to climb on, artisan treats to sample, dogs to ‘race’ (expect bedlam) … And when the show day winds down on Wednesday? The party kicks off – with live music and great food to keep the summer evening going. From main ring drama (yes, there will be flying lances and flying motorbikes) to ferret racing chaos, the brilliant Dog & Sheep Show, have-a-go crafts, milking demos and the all-important livestock lines, this year’s show promises more to see, do and taste than ever.
We’ve picked out 30 things you can do on the day – all included in the price of your ticket. That means for just £19, there’s an entire day’s worth of entertainment, activities and hands-on countryside experiences to enjoy, as we