Bellingham Show

Hexham

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Book Bellingham Show tickets & enjoy a full day of traditional entertainment, animals, competitions, displays, live music and local culture

Discover one of Northumberland’s most beloved rural festivals as The Bellingham Show & Country Festival returns to Hexham, bringing a full day of traditional entertainment, animals, competitions, displays, live music and local culture.

  • Experience authentic Northumbrian traditions in a vibrant countryside setting
  • Enjoy continuous main ring entertainment all day long
  • Explore a huge range of rural exhibits, demonstrations & live shows
  • Discover local crafts, food, produce & artisan shopping stalls
  • Meet animals, enjoy children’s activities & take part in friendly competitions
  • Celebrate the 2026 show theme: 100 Years of Forestry with Kielder Forest anniversary features!

Explore traditional countryside entertainment, arena shows, animals, crafts & more at Bellingham Show 2026

  • Dates: 29th August 2026
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
  • Duration: Opens 9:00am | Curfew 17:00
  • Location: Bellingham Show Field, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2JY
  • Tickets include: Access to main ring entertainment, live displays, exhibitions, craft marquees, animal areas & children’s attractions

From stunts to inter hunts and dog scurries to demonstrations, Bellingham Show celebrates the region’s countryside spirit!

The Bellingham Show is packed with entertainment for all ages, blending traditional farming culture with family-friendly fun. With a huge variety of exhibits, live demonstrations, local crafts and food, plus continuous arena action, there’s always something to see around every corner.

  • Kangaroo Kid Stunt Show: Spectacular quad-bike stunt riding announced for 2026
  • Inter Hunt Relay: Take on a high-speed equestrian relay with quad bikes, riders & obstacle courses
  • Fun Gun Dog Scurry: Enjoy a gundog contest plus a Have‑A‑Go version for all breeds with prizes to be won
  • Vintage Tractor & Vehicle Parade: See traditional vs modern machinery showcased in the ring
  • Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling: Watch expert demonstrations plus have‑a‑go classes for adults & children
  • Industrial Tent: Get hands-on with baking competitions, crafts, photography, dressed sticks & more (Bellingham’s own “village bake-off”)
  • Animal Shows: See sheep, horses, terrier racing, dog show, fell racing & Northumbrian piping throughout the day
  • Live Music: Let local bands be the soundtrack to your Bellingham Show experience
  • Food & Drink: Refresh and refuel yourself with a range of hot and cold food, drinks and light bites
  • Children’s Activities: Let the little ones loose with rides, circus skills, bubble play, family entertainment
  • Craft & Gift Marquee: Featuring dozens of artisan makers including beekeepers, artists, handmade goods, preserves, clothing, leatherwork, jewellery & more

Ready to celebrate the best of the North West? Book Bellingham Show tickets today & have them delivered instantly via email & SMS!

Location

Bellingham Show Field

Bellingham,
Hexham,
NE48 2JY
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How to find us

Parking is free!

  • There is plenty of free parking in the field opposite the show ground.
  • Disabled parking is at the front of the front of the field.
  • Please note the coloured dots on the approach to the show are for exhibitors and traders, not the
    public.
Facilities
  • Parking
  • No card payments
  • Food and drink
  • Dog-friendly
More Info
Is Bellingham Show accessible to disabled visitors?

While every care is taken to accommodate people with disabilities visitors must be aware that the
Show is held on agricultural land used for rural activities which is uneven, has slopes and can be
slippery when wet.

  • North Tyne & Redesdale Agricultural Society is unable to support visitors in travelling around the show ground but is happy to welcome them and their carers.
  • Toilet facilities are provided for disabled visitors throughout the site and these are sited on the most level ground available.
Is Bellingham Show dog-friendly?

Bellingham Show always welcomes well behaved dogs, please do keep them on a lead.

  • Please don’t forget your poo bags and dispose of waste
  • Water will be available on the field for you to fill water bowls
  • Under no circumstances should dogs be left in cars, regular checks of the car park will take place

Why not enter the companion dog show?!

Is there food and drink available at the Bellingham Show?

Yes! The Bellingham Show will be host to a range of food and drink caterers, suitable for all tastebuds and restrictions.

You're welcome to bring along a picnic too!

Is the Bellingham Show cashless?

The team at Bellingham Show cannot guarantee that all vendors will be able to take card payments.

  • The WiFi signal can be intermittent
  • Stall holders may have card readers, but the team recommend bringing cash to avoid disappointment
  • There are no cash machines on site. The nearest cash machine is located in the centre of the village, approximately a 10-minute walk away. 

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