The South of England Show is set to return from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025 at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. Following a strong livestock section last year, there will be over 300 classes for 2025, with entries opening in March, Bluetongue and DEFRA rules allowing. In appreciation of their contribution, exhibitors will once again receive free tickets to the Stockman’s Dinner on Saturday evening (allocated based on the number of animals entered).
Beyond the show rings, the event provides vital opportunities for farmers and landowners to connect and engage with each other as well as industry leaders. The popular ringside Farmers’ Marquee, hosted by Long Man Brewery, will again serve as a hub for informal networking and discussions. The CLA will be hosting a breakfast event, with guest speaker Lloyd McNeill, Goodwood Estate’s Managing Director, and their Rural Excellence awards will be held on Friday 6th June.
New for 2025 is a Wildlife & Food Production area, designed to highlight the essential balance between farming and environmental conservation. Industry experts will be on hand to share best practice and on Saturday 7th June the area will host a Farming Technical Forum which will also be streamed live online. This new area will also serve as an interactive space where the public can learn how farmers, landowners and agricultural organisations implement innovative approaches to protect biodiversity while maintaining productive farms.
Applications for trade stands are now open. Tickets for the South of England Show can be purchased at www.seas.org.uk and cost £24.30 for adults and £22.50 for senior citizens/students, inclusive of a 10% advance discount until 29th May 2025. Children under 16 can enter for free (suggested donation of £2). Due to the number of people on site, restricted livestock areas and potential hot weather, dogs are not recommended.
