DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE

AND THE

PEAK DISTRICT

BAKEWELL SHOW

THE FEATURE

Bakewell's  strong connection with agriculture is emphasised every August when the town hosts the largest tented agricultural event in the UK, also one of the oldest and is often known as the 'Little Royal'. The two-day event attracts around 65,000 visitors to the showground, which is sited in a beautiful location close to the banks of the River Wye.

The year 2008 marks the one hundred and seventy eigth anniversary of the Bakewell Show. Although the first Bakewell Show was held in 1819 (186 years ago), the 1883 show was cancelled due to Foot and Mouth. From 1915-1919 the shows were cancelled because of the 1st World War and again from 1940-1945 because of the 2nd World War. Despite foot and mouth, it continued in a modified format in 2001.
 

Bakewell show has evolved over the years from its purely agricultural origins, when local farmers and the gentry competed for titles to fill a much wider role. It is now a major agricultural and horticultural event with a wide range of animals on show along with show jumping and exhibitions of local crafts and produce. As usual, in 2007, the show will feature the Horse of the Year Show qualifier competitions and also a premier status dog show.

Set in the picturesque Wye Valley, the event offers the perfect day out for the whole family, with the very best of shopping, food, flowers, crafts, country pursuits, equestrian competitions and arena displays. There are normally over three hundred trade stands. For more information visit the Bakewell Show website (see side column).

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178TH BAKEWELL SHOW

Dates: Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th August 2008.

Times: The gates open for the 178th Bakewell Show from approximately 8.30 am until 6.00 pm.

The show will be sponsored by Sheffield Newspapers Limited - publishers of award winning titles including The Star and The Sheffield Telegraph.

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BAKEWELL

Set in an enviable location on the banks of the River Wye, in the heart of the Peak District, is the picturesque old market town of Bakewell. It is a great place to start a walk. Read the features and take a walk in beautiful countryside.

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