What’s On 2025
Welcome to the National Country Show Live 2025
Sponsored by Steven Eagell Toyota
The ULTIMATE family day out returns to Hylands Park, Chelmsford on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025! There’s something for everyone at the National Country Show Live Essex – enjoy live music and entertainment in the Village Green, watch stunning displays in the Grand Arena, meet the animals and have-a-go at activities. Bring the whole family along and let the kids loose in the Kids Fun Zone, take part in Fun Dog Shows, have a look around our Country Shopping Village and enjoy some amazing Street Food in our Festival of Food & Drink LIVE.
The show will be open from 10am – 5pm on both days. For ticket information, click here.
All information correct at time of publication. Aztec Events reserves the right to amend or change activities due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice. Animals subject to availability. Please note that additional charges may apply to some have-a-go activities.
Battle of the Bikes
Watch in amazement as the Savage Skills stunt team bring an adrenaline fuelled show to the National Country Show Live! Witness the riders battle it out on their BMXs dropping from a two metre ramp with jaw dropping backflips, 360s and tailwhips!
Meet our T-Rex...if you dare!
This September, we'll be bringing a T-Rex back to life at the show! Come and meet our very own T-Rex in his enclosure at the show...if you dare! The T-Rex will be appearing at intervals on both show days.
NEW: Superhero Horse Stunt Show
Join us in the Main Arena as Equestrienne Stunt Shows perform their BRAND NEW superhero inspired horse stunt show. This fun, upbeat and family friendly display gives you the chance to witness the riders display their sensational skills and acrobats as they ride around the Arena like Superheroes!
Heavy Horses
Come and meet the beautiful and magestic Heavy Horses at the National Country Show Live. More details coming soon.
Jousting Horse Stunt Display
Jousting is BACK at the National Country Show Live! Join us in the Grand Arena for a spectacular displays, from world-class entertainers including horsemanship and high-octane jousting displays.
Fun Dog Shows
Bring your dog to the National Country Show Live where you can take part and win rosettes in our Fun Dog Shows, plus take part in have-a-go activities with your dog like the Fastest Recall Challenge . Plus there's lots of doggy shopping too! CLICK HERE for more details.
Meet your favourite Characters
We're excited to be joined by a range of characters from Star Wars to Spiderman and Harry Potter at this year's National Country Show Live! Take a selfie with a character, and strike a pose with a prop helmet / imitation weapon. The Essex Cosplayers will be raising funds for Havens Hospice.
Fairground Rides
Do your children like Fairground Rides? Hop onto one of our child friendly attractions at the show.
Bungee Trampolines
Let your kids have a bounce on the bungee trampolines - they'll get to see the show from new heights!
Snakes & Reptiles
Get up close to snakes and reptiles and learn all about them from the Essex Reptile and Amphibian Club (ERAC) at this year's show. You'll be able to meet a range of snakes and lizards such as corn snakes, pythons, tegus, monitor lizards, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, gopher snakes, bull snakes, Rankin's dragons, tortoises and more!
Have-a-Go Archery
How are you with a bow and arrow? Join the Southend and District Archery Club and have a go at archery at the National Country Show Live! Learn the basics of holding and using a bow and arrow, then shoot! How close will you get to the target?
Kids Inflatables
Bring the whole family along to The National Country Show Live where you'll find entertainment for the kids including inflatable slides, bouncy castles and more!
Simulator Rides
There will be simulator fun at this year's National Country Show Live. Jump in and experience the fun.
Country Shopping
Whether you're buying gifts for friends or family, pets or perhaps yourself there's plenty of choice in our shopping areas. Come inside the Craft & Gift Marquee or explore our outside stands for everything from ladies fashion to gardening tools and even dog treats and accessories,
Food & Refreshments
Sensationally sweet to superbly savoury, there's something for all your taste buds to enjoy at the National Country Show Live 2024. Join us inside our Food Marquee for a range of flavours or head outside to our caterers providing a range of hot food choices.
Live Music in the Village Green
Have a sing and dance along to music from songstress Hollie-Blue. You might recognise Hollie from her recent appearance as Bette Midler on ITV's Starstruck. The fabulous entertainer will have you singing and dancing along to your favourite tunes in no time.
Headline Sponsor: Steven Eagell Toyota
We're delighted to welcome Steven Eagell Toyota as the Headline Sponsor of this year's National Country Show Live Essex! To find out more about Steven Eagell Toyota, just CLICK HERE .
FREE Parking
Free Parking will be available for visitors to the National Country Show Live at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. Just follow the signs and directions from our car park marshals to the event car park and they will guide you to a space. Please ensure you park in the event car park area or you may be charged.
More to be announced soon...
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