PLEASE NOTE
All information below is for The South Downs Show 2022. Information about specific arena acts, animals and displays for 2023 will be COMING SOON!
DISPLAYS
Throughout the weekend, we've got lots of demonstrations going on that you can watch or even take part in! Find some treasure with the metal detectorists or watch the skilled woodcarvers create some beautiful pieces.
All displays will be open throughout the weekend.
METAL DETECTORISTS
South East Searchers was set up in 2019 as a group of dectorists from across West Sussex and Hampshire.
So if you fancy a chat, to see some unearthed history and would like the chance to find some real Roman coins and old pennies, or have ago on the raffle to win a superb detecting start up pack, come along to the stand, where the South East Searchers and Hayling Detects will be more than happy to see you!
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Solent Guild of Woodcarvers
A talented group of people demonstrating all aspects of carving, whittling and sculpting and other wood related activities. They will be holding their annual competition on the Saturday - you can vote for the best woodcarving!
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Embers Bushcraft
Visit our very own bushcraft ‘village’ at The South Downs Show where you can experience greenwood carving, game preparation, and longbow/axe throwing.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
ARCHERY
Raven Field Archers is a field archery club based near Petersfield. Come and have an archery taster session! Will you hit the bullseye?
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
HAVE A GO AIR RIFLES
Wickham & District Rifle Club will be bringing have a go airguns so everyone can try. Members will be on hand to offer tips and advice before taking aim at the targets on offer.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Wessex Archeology
Wessex Archeology offers a glimpse at the past in the modern day guided by our team of experts through an exciting mix of hands on activities, artefact handling and VR experiences.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
LAND ROVER SERIES ONE CLUB
The Land Rover Series One Club was formed by three enthusiasts in 1979. From this small beginning, the largest Land Rover club in the world has grown, with over 3,300 members from Solihull to Sydney. Its aim is to encourage the use of early Land Rovers built between 1948 and 1958 and to assist with the preservation of these iconic vehicles.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
HAMPSHIRE SEARCH & RESCUE
Set up in 2003 Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR), a registered charity, is one of many (35) Lowland Rescue teams throughout the country which provide professionally trained volunteers to assist the police with searches for at-risk vulnerable missing people (such as children, the elderly or despondent).
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
STEAM
Our planned steam display have had to pull out due to maintenance issues but we do still have a 1/3 scale model of a Burrell Traction Engine and matching Agricultural Wagon in which children/parents can ride.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
SALVATION ARMY
MORE INFO COMING SOON
OPEN ALL WEEKEND