Lincolnshire Show 2025: All you need to know

The 140th Lincolnshire Show will be held on 18 and 19 June

The Lincolnshire Show will return for its 140th year to celebrate the county's rural life and produce.

About 60,000 people are expected to attend, including 6,000 schoolchildren and more than 500 exhibitors.

The first show was organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society in 1869 as a way to bring farmers and rural businesses together.

The show is best known for its livestock and equine competitions, and this year will include a royal visit.

What is the Lincolnshire Show?

The show is a celebration of rural life in Lincolnshire.

It includes trade stands showcasing the latest farm machinery and local produce.

There is a range of entertainment for all ages including livestock competitions.

There are many activities for children at the event

When is the event happening?

This year's event will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June.

Gates open at 08:00 BST and the show closes at 18:00 on both days.

All trade stands and concessions are open until 18:00 on both days.

Where is the show and how do I get there?

The Lincolnshire Show takes place at Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA.

• By car - people travelling by car are advised to follow AA or RAC route planners as they include the latest travel updates. Parking is free.

• By taxi - people using taxis are advised to use gate six (Burton Road) for both drop off and pick up

• Public transport - Stagecoach will be running dedicated bus services from Lincoln railway station and Gainsborough bus station to the showground on both days of the show

Several local businesses take part in the event

How much are tickets and how do I buy them?

Advance prices:

Adult (over 16): £26

Child (5-16): £8.50

Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £63

Under 5s: Free

Advance tickets are available to purchase until 23:00 on 17 June.

On the day prices:

Adult (over 16): £36

Child (5-16): £11

Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £75

Under 5s: Free

Who organises the Lincolnshire Show?

The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity, runs the Lincolnshire Show.

During the event, more than 200 stewards will be on hand to help, wearing distinctive bowler or straw hats.

Equine competitions are popular at the show

What's on and new for 2025?

New for 2025:

• Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be attending the Show on 18 June and TV presenter Matt Baker MBE on 19 June

• The Knights of Middle England: Performances on 18 June at 10:45 and 14:30 and on 19 June at 11:00 and 16:00

• Rural Voices Stage

• Live DJ performing at artificial beach

Outside the White Hart Hotel Main Ring:

• Lincolnshire Kitchen

• Food Court

• Garden Show

• The Potting Shed

• Floral Arts marquee

• The Mews

• Listers Toyota Countryside Area

• Equine and Livestock Rings

• Farrier Competitions

• Activity and Blue Light Zones

Is Lincolnshire Show accessibility-friendly?

Facilities include:

• Hard-standing and tarmac roads to facilitate access

• Toilet facilities for those with mobility issues

• Electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs can be booked online two days in advance, subject to availability

• Changing places toilet located in the EXO Centre, opposite the EPIC Centre

An artificial beach will be at the show for people to relax and let their children play

More information

• St John's Ambulance are located on 8th Avenue, on the west side of the EPIC Centre and next to Society Offices

• Visitors are advised to bring a reusable water bottle that can be filled up at drinking water taps

• A wide range of refreshments is available at stalls

• Each toilet block has baby changing facilities

• Dogs are welcome if kept on short, fixed leads

• Two cash machines are available. Visitors are recommended to bring both cash and cards

• Show guides are available to buy from booths near entry gates or along livestock and equine lines

• Lost property should be taken to Rotary Stand on 10th Avenue, between EXO Centre and toilet block five

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