Come and celebrate country life at The South Suffolk Show, Ampton point-to-point racecourse, near Bury St Edmunds (IP31 1HU), on Sunday 11th May 2025!
Organised by the South Suffolk Agricultural Association, The South Suffolk Show is regarded by many as one of the leading one-day agricultural shows in the eastern region. Held annually on the 2nd Sunday in May, and now in its 136th year, the ‘South Suffolk’ offers a fun-filled day in the great outdoors for all the family. Grand ring attractions to include RAF Falcons military parachute display team, Barrel racing and Imps motorcycle display team.
As always there will be plenty to see and do outside the grand ring including farriers in the forge, gun dogs working, terriers racing, farm machinery new and old, the Ferretworld Roadshow who will be looking for volunteers of all ages to race against their ferrets, and the infamous ‘Sheep Show’ with their dancing sheep! Not to mention the Art and Craft Marquee packed with unique creations, the Food Hall full of tempting treats, and sheep, pigs, cattle and horses all competing for rosettes amongst trade stands galore!
The show has a vast array of equine classes, ranging from showjumping, working hunters, side saddle and private driving, along with numerous in-hand and ridden showing classes for hunters, coloureds, hacks, cobs, riding horses, donkeys, and especially for the county’s favourite; the Suffolk Heavy Horses. Many of the classes are qualifiers for regional and national shows.
The livestock section of the show has a great range of very well supported classes for cattle, sheep and pigs, with many of the show’s champions going on to be County and even National Champions. The show also features a display of poultry, presented by Colchester Poultry Club.
Over 150 trade stands exhibit at the show, ranging from large and light agricultural stands, car dealerships, country clothing and accessories, schools, colleges, plants and garden furnishings, alongside a Lifestyle Marquee packed with unique creations, and a Food Hall full of tempting treats
Purchase your ‘early bird’ discounted tickets via their website, available until 7pm on Sunday 4th May.
Gate prices: Adults £20, Children aged between 5 – 15 (under 5’s go free) £10, Concessions £15, Family ticket for 2 adults and up to 3 children £45.
A fun-filled day in the great outdoors with something for everyone, – if you love country living, you’ll love the South Suffolk Show!
