120th Vale of Rydal Sheepdog Trials & Hound Show - Thursday 15th August 2024
Welcome to Rydal Show
The 120th Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show will take place on Thursday 15th August 2024. The Show is held in the beautiful Rydal Park, just outside Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, With the kind permission of Mr Richard Le Fleming and Chris Hodgson. The show is steeped in tradition, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Show Secretary:
Sarah Hoggarth
40 Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5DS
t: 015396 21413 or m: 07980 622253
Showground:
Rydal Park, Ambleside, LA22 9PN

What's On
8am-6pm | Sheepdog trials – The Rydal Class and Le Fleming stakes |
10.30am-3pm | Beagle Show |
10.45-11.45am | Show of Coniston Foxhounds |
11am-2pm | Harrier Show |
11am | Sheep Shearing Demonstration |
12-2.30pm | Fell Foxhound Show |
12pm | * Open Hound Trail |
12.30pm-1.30pm | * Shepherds Crooks & Sticks Show |
1pm | Sheep Shearing Demonstration |
1.30pm | * Puppy Hound Trail |
2pm | Open restricted Hound Trail |
2.30pm | * Young Dog Handlers & Novelty Dog Show |
2.30pm | Terrier Show |
3.00pm | Gun Dog Demonstration with Steve Burns – incs. commentary (on the Hill behind the Foxhound ring) |
3.30pm | * Gun Dog Scurry – Open to all dogs – entries in the Gun Dog Demo area |
3.45pm | Judging for Supreme Champion & Presentation of the Mary Logan Young Countryside Champion |
* denotes entry on the day
Tradestands, Street Food and a licensed bar are open for business throughout the day
- First aid
- Public address system – Jim Bowness
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
- Adults (age 17 plus)
In advance online £7.50 / Show day on the gate £10 - Child (16 and under)
In advance online £3 / Show day on the gate £5 - Show Programme
E-voucher will be exchanged on site
In advance £2 / Show day £3
We recommend booking your tickets in advance as we cannot guarantee entry to the event on the day due to capacity limitations. On the day, tickets can be bought at the gate but they will be more expensive. This website is the only place you can buy show tickets. If for any reason you do not have access to a computer, please ring the show secretary for assistance on 015396 21413