Great Yorkshire Show 2026: The 167th Great Yorkshire Show takes place from Tuesday, July 14, to Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. The gates are open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. With daily attendance capped at 37,500, tickets must be bought in advance. Here’s everything you need to know about the Great Yorkshire Show – date, days, tickets, transit availability, advice, and more.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Date & Time
The 167th Great Yorkshire Show takes place over four packed days from Tuesday, 14 July to Friday, 17 July 2026 at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. Daily opening hours are strictly 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The 250-acre showground will host over 8,500 animals, the Cheese and Dairy Show, a Food Hall, and the Bolddog FMX motorbike stunt team in the Main Ring.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Tickets & Pricing
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Prices: Adults £36.50, Children (5-18) £13, and Family (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) £89. Children under 5 enter for free but do not require a ticket.
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Availability: Tickets are advance-only and will not be available to purchase on the gate. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday tickets have already sold out, with limited availability for Friday. E-tickets are available until 5:00 PM on Monday, July 13 (subject to availability) on the Official Ticket Page.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Transit Availability
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Shuttle Bus: The Harrogate Bus Company operates a free return shuttle bus every 10 minutes from the Harrogate Bus Station (next to the railway station) to the showground’s White Gate.
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Timings: Buses run daily from 7:20 AM, with the last return bus departing the showground at 7:00 PM.
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Rail Options: Trains run roughly every half hour between Leeds and Harrogate, and York and Harrogate.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Alternative Walking Route
If you alight at Hornbeam Park Station, there is a signed 20-minute (1.5-mile) walking and cycling route called the Showground Greenway leading straight to the venue. Note: There is no shuttle bus service from Hornbeam Park Station.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Advice for Drivers
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Follow Signs, Not Sat Nav: Organisers strongly urge drivers to follow the temporary, yellow GYS road signs rather than relying strictly on sat-navs to avoid getting caught in rural diversions.
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Route Restrictions: Avoid the A661 between Wetherby and Spofforth, as this is not an official show route.
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One-Way Systems: Temporary one-way traffic systems operate around the showground starting at 6:30 AM, and flip direction after 2:00 PM to help visitors leave efficiently.
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Parking: Free car parking is available on-site, but delays are expected, so you should plan to arrive early.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Weather Forecast
The week is looking to be largely dry and warm.
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Tuesday, July 14: Highs of around 23°C, mostly sunny.
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Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 16: Highs around 25°C, warm and pleasant.
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Friday, July 17: Highs around 24°C with a moderate breeze and possible scattered drizzle.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Celebrity Guests
Celebrity guests appear on the Ariat GYS Stage, including personalities from The Yorkshire Vet, Fletchers on the Farm, and Clarkson’s Farm.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Accessibility
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired on-site, but must be booked in advance.
Great Yorkshire Show 2026: Pet Policy
Strict no-dogs policy in place for visitors (only assistance dogs or competing dogs are allowed).
