Cartmel Show

About

Cartmel Show is a traditional agricultural show run by the Cartmel Agricultural Society in the village of Cartmel, on the southern fringe of the Lake District in Cumbria, England. Locals nicknamed it the "Royal" Cartmel Show. It is a one-day family show held in the school summer holidays and combines agriculture with entertainment.

On the showground: livestock classes for cattle, sheep, light and heavy horses, rabbits and eggs; Village Industries and Horticultural marquees filled with arts, crafts and home-made entries; a Food Hall of local suppliers and producers with a Food Theatre where chefs demonstrate; Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling; live music; and children's activities including archery, circus skills, a bouncy castle, birds of prey and creepy-crawlies.

2027 edition

• Date: Wednesday 4 August 2027
• Venue: Cartmel Park, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QF, England
• Gates open from 8.30am
• Tickets: sold online in advance at a discount and at the gate on the day. 2026 pricing was GBP 17 on the day or GBP 14.50 in advance for adults, GBP 5 for children aged 5-16, free for under-fives, and GBP 37 / GBP 33.50 for a family ticket (two adults and two children).

Getting there

Free parking for all visitors on the Seven Acres field, a short walk from the showground, with limited disabled parking for blue badge holders. A free circular shuttle bus runs to the showfield from Cark railway station. The site publishes a full visitor FAQ covering dogs, parking and travel.

Organiser

The Cartmel Agricultural Society, which also runs a Christmas Cracker event each December.