Rydal Show - Rydal Park, Ambleside | Print |

This year, the 108th Vale of Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show will be held on Thursday 11th August 2011 in the spectacular setting of Rydal Park, by kind permission of Mr Richard Le Fleming. The Park is approximately a mile north of Ambleside in Cumbria – The Lake District. The Show is steeped in traditional but with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The programme of events are:-
 

From 9am throughout the day The Rydal Class Novice Sheepdog Trials
The Le Fleming Stakes Advanced Sheepdog Trials
10.45am Show of Coniston Foxhounds
10.30am Beagle Show
11.00am Harrier Show
12.00pm Fell Foxhound Show
12.30pm Shepherds Crooks and Sticks Competition *
2.00pm Working Terrier Show
2.45pm Open Hound Trail *
3.30pm Gun Dog Demonstration
4.00pm Puppy Hound Trail *
4.00pm Dog Dash *
4.30pm Open restricted Hound Trail *

* denotes entries on the day


Spectators are welcome at all events. Admission to the Show are Adults £5.00 and Children £2 and car parking is free or there is a bus stop at the entrance to the Show on the 555 bus route. Rydal Show has over 20 Trade stands for some country life shopping from clothing and accessories to art and displays. There is full catering using local produce from a seated catering tent to sandwiches, cakes, Cumberland sausage and burgers to go. There is also a licensed bar open from 11.00am-7.00pm.

Next years show will be held on Thursday 16th August 2012.