Events

Event

Title:: Great Yorkshire Show
When:: 14.07.2009 - 16.07.2009
Where:: Great Yorkshire Showground - Harrogate
Category:: Shows

Description

2009 will be the 151^st Great Yorkshire Show and will be a celebration of agriculture and country life.

The Main Ring is the hub of the Show - providing a wonderful setting for International Show Jumping and our World-Class Cattle Parade.

The 250-acre site is filled with animals, country demonstrations, have-a-go activities and the Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show. Plus there's fashion, rural crafts and shopping!

Each year the Great Yorkshire Show attracts in excess of 120,000 visitors - why not join us this year and be part of it!

Show programmes are an invaluable purchase on the day of the show as they contain full event listings and programme, a guide to what's on and the all important show map.

Showground Opening Times

The Showground is open between 7.30am and 7.30pm daily (no admission after 5pm), apart from Thursday 16th July when the show will shut at 6pm.

Tickets can be bought on the gate for admission on that day only.

Baby Changing Facilities

Baby changing facilities are located at various WC's throughout the site. See show maps or the programme for exact locations.
Creche

Green Gables nursery is open from 8am-6pm near White Gate. A daily charge will be made for the creche, please contact 01423 567087 for more details.

Catering

A wide variety of food and regional specialities are available at the Great Yorkshire Show. Catering outlets are marked on the map (see show programme for information).

Dogs

Strictly no dogs. Be kind to your dog, leave it at home as dogs, except assistance dogs, are not permitted on the Showground or in the car parks and should not be left in cars. Visitors with dogs will not be able to enter the Show. The RSPCA carries out regular welfare checks of car parks.

Dress Code

Members are courteously reminded that access to the Members' Areas requires appropriate dress (smart attire - no shorts or t-shirts). Your cooperation in this matter is much appreciated.

Free Parking

There are numerous free car parks at the Great Yorkshire Show. Please follow directions when you arrive at the Showground. Please note that we do encourage visitors to use public transport wherever possible to minimise congestion - we thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Grandstand Tickets

Reserved tickets can be purchased for the Grandstand from the kiosk at the rear of the Grandstand. Prices will be published closer to the Show.

Shoppers Creche

Run by the Women's Farming Union. Sited in the cloakroom in the Food Hall and open daily between 10am - 5.30pm to look after plants, food and bulky items after purchase.

Venue

Venue:: Great Yorkshire Showground - Website
Street:: Railway Road
Postcode:: HG2 8PW
City:: Harrogate
County:: North Yorkshire
Country:: UK

Description

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