Smallholders' Village

Do you dream of starting a smallholding, or want to know more about growing your own produce and keeping animals at home? Step into the world of a smallholder in the Smallholders’ Village and find out all about the good life!

Speak to the Experts

Teaming with experts who can share all there is to know about keeping alpacas, bees and goats, this brand-new section of the Showground is the perfect place to get advice, browse equipment and discover how to look after different animals at home. Find out more about the Goat Show here.

Grow your Own

Get involved in seed planting workshops, find out how to create a thriving crop of vegetables and discover how to keep your soil thriving through correct composting with soil health experts and passionate allotmenteers giving informative talks on a soap-box-style stage.

Kids Activities

Younger visitors can get stuck in with exploratory play and dig for potatoes, and see a giant wormery coming to life!

Bees & Honey

The Bees and Honey Tent is the perfect place for curious youngsters to learn more about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.

Little ones will also get the opportunity to see live bees working away in a hive and try their hand at beeswax sculptures and candle-making.

The tent will also host children’s competition entries, including bee sculptures and collages, shoebox gardens, bee photography, and some delicious cookery competitions using honey to create flapjacks and gingerbread. Click here to find out more about how to enter.