Visitor Info
The 2008 Wayland Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday 3rd August 2008 at Brandon Road, Watton, Norfolk. Gates open at 10am and close at 5pm.
The Show is the oldest one-day show in the country, now in its 135th year, and is a great day out for all the family.
Attractions
The main arena will be hosting the Mid Norfolk Gundog display, our heavy horse parade, the Fire Brigade Rescue Demo, Moto Stunts International, our classic car parade, and much more throughout the day.
Click here for the full 2008 Main Arena Programme
The well attended livestock competitions, which increase in size each year, are popular with young and old, so why not watch the cattle, pig or sheep judging. You could gently meander through the Arts, Crafts and Countryside marquee. The weavers and spinners will have their hands very busy, displaying their techniques and making good use of the wool from some of the sheep competing, elsewhere on the showground.
For the bird’s eye view, helicopter rides can be taken and anybody equestrian minded can admire everything from miniature horses right up to shire horses - what a comparison in size! The clay pigeon shooters should get their vocal chords ready to start shouting “Pull!”.
Watch the world famous Sheep Show, compered by New Zealanders Richard Savory and Stuart Barnes. Wool is the main emphasis and the show demonstrates how wool provided the money to build many of our fine Norfolk Churches. See the different breeds and the sheep shearing.
After a busy morning at the show, you could always enjoy a cold beer overlooking the main ring or feast on the many food outlets located around the showground to help you to recharge your batteries, before taking in the rest of the attractions in the afternoon.
Dont forget to look at the steam engines, including the Brandon & District Mini Steam Engines, vintage tractors and classic cars, which will all be on display throughout the day.
If you’re still full of energy, try the climbing wall, while the children watch the Punch & Judy show.
Take a look at our Photo Gallery to see photos of the Show from previous years.
Entry to the Show
Entry prices are: Adults £8, Children £3 (under 5s free) and OAPs £6. Car parking is free.
Advance tickets will be available from the 1st July at THE VILLAGE FLORIST, High Street WATTON and PEDLARS GOLD, Market Place SWAFFHAM, where family saver tickets will also be available for £20 (2 adults + 2 children).
Dogs are welcome on leads.
Maps & Directions to the Show
