Show Day

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Show

Skelton Show is a fantastic celebration of agriculture, community, and tradition, making it a must-visit event for all ages! Held in the beautiful countryside of Cumbria, it offers an exciting mix of livestock competitions, thrilling equestrian events, delicious local food, and a variety of stalls showcasing crafts and produce. With family-friendly entertainment, vintage vehicle displays, and a welcoming atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a farming enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, Skelton Show promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, learning, and lively rural charm!

Entertainment

The 2025 Skelton Show promises to be another great day out for all the family!

Special attractions include:
The main ring promises thrilling entertainment throughout the day. The Inter-Hunt Challenge returns – a crowd favourite known for its fast-paced action – alongside the spellbinding Bubble Whisperer with his enormous, gravity-defying bubbles. Also headlining the ring is Scott Wilson, a former world and seven-time British Trials Bike Champion, performing jaw-dropping stunts with his mountain bike over custom-built obstacles. Expect high energy, daring leaps and plenty of loud audience participation!

Plus our favourites:
The Scurry Racing
Biking Vikings (invasion from the North East!)
Concourse d’Elegance
Penrith Town Band
Various street performers
Skelton Show Fancy Dress on Horseback
Child with Pet and Terrier Racing

Facilities at the Show

Whilst we aim to provide facilities for all people this is an outdoor event held in a field and therefore ease of mobility does depend upon ground conditions. A full range of facilities are available on the show field to ensure that everybody enjoys their day.

  • Catalogue of entries
  • Ringside parking & seating
  • First Aid
  • Public Bar
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Catering tent
  • Selection of take away food
  • Coffee bar
  • Toilets around the field
  • Water for Pets
  • Full catering is provided by DENTON HOUSE, Hesket Newmarket
  • Various fast food vendors
  • Coffees – Italian Coffee Company & MP Coffees
  • Ice Cream provided by local outlet Eden Valley Ices
  • Bar by the Sun Inn, Newton Reigney
  • Note: the Fellrunner Bus will NOT be running from Penrith this year.