Countdown to Heckington Show

Heckington Show is almost here giving visitors a mix of their favourite attractions combined with new ideas and surprises.

This year’s show - held across the weekend of July 26-27 - really will have something for everyone, according to Chairman, Charles Pinchbeck.

“The team of volunteers who deliver Heckington Show to Lincolnshire work hard, adding a warmth that comes from their community roots,” said Charles.

In a nutshell fun, food, fairground rides, farm animals, flowers, fruit ‘n’ veg, fireworks and much more will all be on offer to visitors as the Chairman explained.

“The successful WiFi trial last year should see improved coverage to ensure you can snap up those unique gifts, local foods or antique bargains you will discover as you explore the showground. 

“There will also be buggy shuttle services available from the main car park which will help those with less energy to spend it all enjoying the show itself, from the living history in Heckington Show’s Heritage Village or the joyful sounds of summer emanating from the concert marquee.

“Those and other crowd pleasers are at the heart of the show along with fantastic foods with many Lincolnshire favourites (including sausages of course), hordes of sheep and cattle, beautiful shire horses, high class showjumping, the flower and produce marquee and the increasingly popular grand firework concert on Saturday evening. 

“These along with some eye-catching and eye-watering main ring entertainment, vintage machinery, national cycling competitions and athletics combine to ensure you can make it a weekend to remember.

“Despite this, Heckington’s strapline as ‘Britain’s largest village show’ still rather undersells the offer -most visitors are from Lincoln, Newark, Grantham, Boston and surroundings some travel much further. 

“One family from Norway bring their children each year to keep them in touch with their British roots whilst another Wisbech family have been coming for three generations. “With that kind of universal appeal, Heckington Show is surely a must for your summer diary this year.”

Visit the show’s website www.heckingtonshow.org.uk for tickets.