What’s On 2024
Welcome to the National Country Show Live 2024
Sponsored by Steven Eagell Toyota
The ULTIMATE family day out returns to Hylands Park, Chelmsford on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024! There’s something for everyone at the National Country Show Live Essex – enjoy live music and entertainment in the Village Green, watch stunning displays in the Grand Arena, meet the animals and have-a-go at activities. Bring the whole family along and let the kids loose in the Kids Fun Zone, take part in Fun Dog Shows, have a look around our Country Shopping Village and enjoy some amazing Street Food in our Festival of Food & Drink LIVE.
The show will be open from 10am – 5pm on both days. For ticket information, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lamb National will no longer be taking place at the National Country Show Live 2024.
All information correct at time of publication. Aztec Events reserves the right to amend or change activities due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice. Animals subject to availability. Please note that additional charges may apply to some have-a-go activities.
Digital Show Guide 2024
Download our Digital Show Guide for the National Country Show Live 2024!
Inside you'll find timetables for the Main Arena, Fun Dog Show classes, a Show Map and more. CLICK HERE to download your Digital copy.
Wild West Horse Stunt Show
Join us in the Main Arena for a high energy Wild West Horse Show showcasing the famous gun-totin' gals of the wild west, featuring western trick riding, post riding pony express, shooting, horseback archery and jumping fire.
Battle of the Bikes
Watch in amazement as the Savage Skills stunt team bring an adrenaline fuelled show to the National Country Show Live! Witness the riders battle it out on their BMXs dropping from a two metre ramp with jaw dropping backflips, 360s and tailwhips!
Meet our T-Rex...if you dare!
This September, we'll be bringing a T-Rex back to life at the show! Come and meet our very own T-Rex in his enclosure at the show...if you dare! The T-Rex will be appearing at intervals on both show days.
NEW: Jez Avery Stunt Show
An amazing stunt show on four wheels, two wheels, one wheel and no wheels and the ROLLOVER QUAD! The show includes wheelies, stoppies, two wheel driving, drifting, doughnuts and precision driving. The whole family will be on the edge of their seats and laughing along to this fun display in the Main Arena.
NEW: Heavy Horses
New for 2024: Come and meet the beautiful and magestic Heavy Horses at the National Country Show Live. Join us in the Heavy Horse arena for a braiding mane demonstration at 11am followed by a harnessing demonstration at 1pm. Then meet the Shires and learn all about them with a special question and answer session at 3pm.
Gladiator Horse Stunt Show
Prepare to witness an incredible Gladiator themed Horse Stunt Show in the Main Arena at our Hylands show this September. Picture beautiful horses, death defying stunts and trick riding at break neck speed.
Falcons in Action
Turn your eyes to the skies as Fen's Falconry join us for thrilling displays in the Main Arena. Watch and learn how these birds of prey hunt as they swoop across the arena. Plus, you can come and meet these beautiful birds throughout the show weekend at the Fen's Falconry stand.
Dog and Duck Show
Join us in the Dog & Duck Arena and watch Sheepdogs show off their herding skills live at the show. The display is in three parts firstly to show the training and obedience of these wonderful dogs, then to show how they work their stock and how to introduce commands then finally the audience is invited to join in the fun!
Fun Dog Shows
Bring your dog to the National Country Show Live where you can take part and win rosettes in our Fun Dog Shows, plus take part in have-a-go activities with your dog like the Fastest Recall Challenge . Plus there's lots of doggy shopping too! CLICK HERE for more details.
Pony Rides
Saddle up at the National Country Show Live, where youngsters can enjoy Pony Rides throughout the weekend.
Ferret Fun
Come to the Ferret Zone and see the Essex Ferret Welfare Society who will be raising awareness and promoting welfare. There will be a whole range of ferrets that you'll be able to see having fun in their enclosures and ferret tunnels as you learn more about these popular animals.
Meet the Alpacas
Come and meet the friendly Alpacas at this year's show. The alpacas are nosy animals who are looking forward to meeting you and featuring in your selfies. Lough Rynn Alpacas also offer a range of toasty-warm and super-soft alpaca socks and other knitted items as well as fluffy soft toys and lots of small special alpaca-related gifts too!
Meet your favourite Characters
We're excited to be joined by a range of characters from Star Wars to Spiderman and Harry Potter at this year's National Country Show Live! Take a selfie with a character, and strike a pose with a prop helmet / imitation weapon. The Essex Cosplayers will be raising funds for Havens Hospice.
Fairground Rides
Do your children like Fairground Rides? Hop onto one of our child friendly attractions at the show.
Bungee Trampolines
Let your kids have a bounce on the bungee trampolines - they'll get to see the show from new heights!
Snakes and Reptiles
Get up close to snakes and reptiles and learn all about them from the Essex Reptile and Amphibian Club (ERAC) at this year's show. You'll be able to meet a range of snakes and lizards such as corn snakes, pythons, tegus, monitor lizards, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, gopher snakes, bull snakes, Rankin's dragons, tortoises and more!
Have-a-go Archery
How are you with a bow and arrow? Join the Southend and District Archery Club and have a go at archery at the National Country Show Live! Learn the basics of holding and using a bow and arrow, then shoot! How close will you get to the target?
Kids Inflatables
Bring the whole family along to The National Country Show Live where you'll find entertainment for the kids including inflatable slides, bouncy castles and more!
Simulator Rides
There will be simulator fun at this year's National Country Show Live. Jump in and experience the fun.
Country Shopping
Whether you're buying gifts for friends or family, pets or perhaps yourself there's plenty of choice in our shopping areas. Come inside the Craft & Gift Marquee or explore our outside stands for everything from ladies fashion to gardening tools and even dog treats and accessories,
Food & Drink
Sensationally sweet to superbly savoury, there's something for all your taste buds to enjoy at the National Country Show Live 2024. Join us inside our Food Marquee for a range of flavours or head outside to our caterers providing a range of hot food choices.
Live Music in the Village Green
Have a sing and dance along to music from songstress Hollie-Blue. You might recognise Hollie from her recent appearance as Bette Midler on ITV's Starstruck. The fabulous entertainer will have you singing and dancing along to your favourite tunes in no time.
Headline Sponsor: Steven Eagell Toyota
We're delighted to welcome Steven Eagell Toyota as the Headline Sponsor of this year's National Country Show Live Essex! To find out more about Steven Eagell Toyota, just CLICK HERE .
FREE Parking
Free Parking will be available for visitors to the National Country Show Live at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. Just follow the signs and directions from our car park marshals to the event car park and they will guide you to a space. Please ensure you park in the event car park area or you may be charged.
More to be announced soon...
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