Loweswater & Brackenthwaite Show takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026, with the official organiser now confirming the date, admission prices and a detailed show-day programme.
The show opens to the public at 9.30am. Adult admission is £8 and under-16s are free. Dogs on leads are welcome on the showfield, although they are not allowed inside the marquees.
Loweswater Show 2026 at a glance
- Date: Sunday 6 September 2026
- Public opening: 9.30am
- Adult admission: £8
- Under 16s: free
- Dogs: welcome on leads on the showfield; not allowed in marquees
- Junior fell races: 12.30pm
- Adult fell race: 1.30pm
- Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling: 1pm
- Grand Parade: 3pm
What happens at Loweswater Show?
Loweswater Show is a traditional western Lake District agricultural show with horse and pony classes, sheep and goats, poultry, sheepdog trials, hound trails, working dogs, fell racing, wrestling, vintage exhibits, children's games and rural produce.
The official 2026 programme begins with turnout classes at 9.30am, followed by poultry, Fell Pony and Miniature Shetland Pony classes from 10am.
Open sheepdog trials also begin at 10am in the field adjacent to the showground.
Morning programme
- 9.30am: Turnout In-Hand.
- 10am: Poultry, Fell Pony classes, Miniature Shetland Pony classes and open sheepdog trials.
- 10.15am: Young Handler of Sheep classes.
- 10.30am: Ridden turnout classes.
- 11am: Sheep and goat classes and native pony classes.
- 11.30am: Riding horse classes.
Afternoon highlights
- 12 noon: Pet classes and hound trails.
- 12.30pm: Vintage judging, heavy horse classes and junior fell races.
- 1pm: Working dog classes, Industrial Marquee opens and Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling.
- 1.30pm: Concourse d'Elegance and adult fell race.
- 2pm: Carriage driving, followed by cones and fancy dress.
- 2.15pm: Children's games.
- 3pm: Grand Parade and presentation of horse and pony trophies.
The fell races
Fell racing is woven directly into the show programme, with junior races from 12.30pm and the adult race at 1.30pm.
Anyone intending to race rather than simply spectate should check the organiser's entry information and current fell-race rules before show day.
Where is Loweswater Show?
The show takes place in the Lorton Valley opposite New House Farm, in the Loweswater and Brackenthwaite area west of Cockermouth.
It is a rural showground rather than a permanent visitor attraction. Follow the organiser's show-day signs and steward directions on the final approach rather than relying only on a map pin.
Parking and access
The official site confirms the visitor programme and showground location but visitors should follow temporary parking signs on the day. Rural roads around Loweswater and Lorton are narrow, and traffic can build around show opening time.
If you are staying nearby, allow extra time rather than trying to arrive immediately before a particular class or race.
Dogs at Loweswater Show
Dogs are welcome on the showfield provided they are kept on a lead. They are not permitted inside the marquees.
This is useful to know before travelling because the show includes livestock, horses and working dogs throughout the day.
Combine the show with Loweswater
The event sits in one of the quieter parts of the western Lake District. If you are staying for the weekend, use the Cumbria Guru Loweswater guide for walks, Holme Wood, Holme Force and parking information.
Information checked 17 August 2026 against the official Loweswater Show website. The confirmed 2026 show date is Sunday 6 September.
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