Dorset Spring Show

Dorset Spring Show

The Dorset Spring Show returns for a second edition on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May 2025 at Birch Lane Showground, near Puddletown. After a successful debut in April 2024, welcoming over 10,000 visitors for the biggest spring celebration around, it returns with a larger home set in the beautiful Dorset Countryside, with picturesque views, a later date and brand-new attractions.

From Shetland ponies to the magnificent giants that are Heavy Horses, the Show welcomes a variety of acts to perform in the Spring Arena sponsored by Handelsbanken. With the high-speed thrills of Shetland Pony Racing, whether you are an animal lover, or seeking a bit of light-hearted competition, watch these ponies race. Switch it up a gear to Heavy Horse Logging, demonstrating the skills of the forester pre-modern machinery.

Outside of the Spring Arena, you’ll get the chance to make the acquaintance of spring animals, including lambs, piglets, chicks and calves! Witness the extreme with BMX Bike Displays, learn some new skills with the floral and cookery demonstrations, laugh with The Sheep Show, be amazed by the axemen and even, have a ride on a Steam Engine – yes, step back in time by having a ride on the Steam Engine Trailer rides.

Event Organiser James Cox said “This May bank holiday, we welcome in the new season with a Spring get-together for Dorset. We open the farm gates with a new enlarged venue and an enhanced offering to provide a great family day out. The Show has already sold out for stands in our Shopping Pavilion and the 50m long Food Hall, providing a great place to buy local”.

🐑 The Sheep Show
🪓 Axemen
😋 Food & Drink Village
🏺 Pottery Workshop
🌷 Food & Floral Demonstrations
🚲 Extreme BMX Display
🐮 Spring Farm – meet a lamb!
🤖 Titan the Robot
🏡 Garden, Craft & Clothing Stands

The details
📅 Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May 2024
🕤 Opening Times: 9:00 – 17:00
📌Puddletown, DT2 7LN
🚗 Free Car Parking
🚌 Free Shuttle Bus from Dorchester & Poundbury

Kick start your days out in the great outdoors this year with Dorset Spring Show – see you on the farm!