Devon County Show 2026

Exeter

Kids go free on Saturday 

Up to 2 children up to 16 get in free (without a ticket) for every paying adult

Book Devon County Show tickets & get ready for three spectacular days of farming, food, animals, entertainment and rural tradition at one of the UK’s premier county shows

Held at the Westpoint Arena near Exeter, the Devon County Show brings together the very best of Devon’s countryside heritage and modern rural living!

  • Enjoy livestock displays, heavy horses, tractors, dog shows & countryside entertainment for all ages
  • Explore artisan food, crafts, shopping & hands-on rural activities
  • See over 100 vintage tractors & steam engines on showcase (with parades on selected days)
  • Watch exciting arena shows including displays, competitions & the Grand Livestock Parade
  • Meet special guests, enjoy live demonstrations & discover family fun zones
  • Experience one of Devon’s most loved annual events

Explore farm animals, rural heritage, arena shows, shopping villages & exciting new features across Westpoint Showground

  • Dates: 21st, 22nd & 23rd May 2026
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages | Up to 2 children (under 16) go free on Saturday per paying adult
  • Opening Times: Thursday & Friday: 7.30am – 6.30pm | Saturday: 7.30am - 6.00pm
  • Location: Westpoint Showground, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
  • Tickets include: Access to all arenas, livestock competitions, exhibitions, features & family activities

Animal encounters, dog shows, give-it-a-go, vintage vehicles, the biggest food fair in Devon - all included in your tickets!

Cheer on the magnificent heavy horses, admire top livestock from across the region, explore the Premier Dog Show, browse local crafts, and enjoy mouthwatering West Country food and drink. Young visitors can enjoy trails, hands‑on activities and junior competitions, while adults can explore exhibitions, displays and hundreds of trade stands.

  • Animals: Get up close and personal with over 2,000 animals
  • Horses & Ponies: See horses and ponies in all shapes and sizes - the show plays host to over 1,000 equines across 3 days!
  • Bee Marquee: Make a beeline for the fantastic Bees & Honey Marquee - don't forget to search for the Queen Bee
  • Fur & Feather Marquee: Admire displays featuring pigeons and rabbits at the Fur & Feathers Marquee
  • Craft & Flowers: Visit Craft & Flowers for a variety of craft stands, home baking competitions and flower and gardening stands
  • Look & Learn: Try your hand at milking a cow, making cider and much more in the Look & Learn section
  • Vintage Vehicles: See vintage tractors and steam engines that date back to the 1900's, with over 100 exhibits to explore!
  • Dog Shows: Watch over 600 dogs perform at the Premier dog show - featuring 130 breeds & the chance to qualify for Crufts
  • Immersive Exhibitions: Take a break from the outdoors & visit the Titanic and Beyond Van Gogh exhibitions, located on Avenues B and C
  • Arena Performances: Watch displays, competitions and the Livestock Grand Parade across multiple arenas
  • Kids Activities: Children can follow the Show Trail for a fun, educational journey around the show before entering competitions
  • Adults Activities: Adults can enjoy displays, sample fabulous local food & drink and more
  • Biggest Food Fair in Devon: Enjoy the most mouthwatering food and drink in the West County as the biggest food fair in Devon heads to Devon County Show
  • Cider: Sip and sample your way through some of the best ciders in the country with over 30 different producers onsite

Ready to celebrate the very best of the South West? Book Devon County Show tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Location

Westpoint

Clyst St Mary,
Exeter,
EX5 1DJ
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How to find us

Location: The Westpoint showground is located on the A3052, one mile from the M5 J30

  • Car Parking: Car Parking is free – use postcode EX5 1DJ then follow Signs in closer vicinity to the showground. We have forward parking in all our carparks for blue badge holders.
  • By Bus: Stagecoach 9, 9A & 9W – Up to every 15mins from Exeter bus station at peak times. This includes additional buses direct from Exeter St Davids every 30 minutes which will run once again on 2025 show days. Please see below links for the 2025 timetables. All buses are low floor allowing step free access to the kerb and also have at least one wheelchair space per vehicle.  Contact Stagecoach for more information
  • Train Timetables: If travelling by train we advise travelling to Exeter St Davids, and then if available at the time of your arrival the 9W Stagecoach bus direct to the show, or alternatively the 4 or 4A to the bus station followed by the 9, 9A or 9W to Westpoint. 
  • Cycle Parks: Cycle Parks are located at each entrance. All bikes are left at the owner’s risk. Please note it is possible to cycle from central Exeter on dedicated safe cycle routes. Click to view Exeter Cycle Path map here. We are central far right just below the Cranbrook zoom box.
Facilities
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
  • Food and drink
More Info
Is Devon County Show wheelchair accessible?

Carers tickets are £8 and are only valid when accompanying a registered disabled person with a full price ticket. Evidence of carer status must be provided at the entrance.

Acceptable paperwork includes:

  • Attendance Allowance Letter (AA)
  • Carers’ Allowance Letter of Award
  • Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA)
  • Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
  • Armed Forces Independence Payments (AFIP)
  • Valid Blue Badge
Is the Devon County Show suitable for children?

Yes! The Devon County Show is suitable for all ages, with activities for both younger and older visitors. 

  • Children aged 0-5 do not require a ticket and are admitted to the show free of charge on all days.
  • All children over 5 years old need a ticket on Thursday and Friday of the Show
  • Two children aged 5 to 16 are admitted free of charge with a paying adult on the Saturday of the Show without a ticket. If an adult is accompanying 3 or more children then tickets are required for the third child onwards.
Is Devon County Show dog-friendly?

Dogs are allowed on the Showground on short fixed leads, no retractable leads are allowed. Dogs are not permitted in the Sheep or Goat marquees, Cattle Hall or Members Pavilion.

Assistance dogs are permitted in all areas. Dog mess can be deposited in the general waste bins.

Please do not leave your dog(s) in your car at any times.

Is there food and drink available at the Devon County Show?

Yes! The main food areas at Devon County Show are the Food Walk, Taste of the West area, Lime Tree and the Food & Drink Pavilion. 

  • There will be a range of vegan and vegetarian food options available
  • You may bring your own picnic to enjoy on a picnic bench, with several scattered around the site
What are the opening times for the Devon County Show?

Gates Open:

  • Thursday & Friday: 7.30am – 6.30pm
  • Saturday: 7.30am - 6.00pm
  • Trade stands open from 9am every day

There are 4 main gates that can be accessed by members of the public:

  • Green: This is the main visitor entrance accessed from the green car parks. There is no pedestrian access to this gate from the main road.
  • Brown: This is the main pedestrian gate which is where most people people travelling by bike, bus, coach or walking would enter the Show.
  • White: This gate serves the white car parks and is positioned on the same side of the showground as Green Gate.
  • Yellow: This gate serves the yellow car park and is positioned next to the fairground.

Please note that tickets can only be scanned once with exception of multiday printed badges. Re-admission is only available same day at public entrances by way of an official hand stamp.

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