FAMILY FUN
The South Downs Show is the perfect country show for the whole family. We've ensured there's plenty to do for children including an impressive helter skelter, circus skills fun and of course, the awesome animal exhibits!
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All attractions below will be available throughout the weekend.
BlackwELL BUSHCRAFT
Blackwell Bushcraft aspires to improve mental wellbeing by teaching practical outdoor skills to gain self reliance and confidence without the requirement of modern technology.
Come and tap into your ancestors' knowledge and dare to be wild!
Blackwell Bushcraft will be running sessions in the Bush Craft Zone across both days of the show. Click to the link below to find out more!
PETERSFIELD DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB
This will feature a live casting experience, along with a set up to catch imitation fish (foamex cut-outs) with a seat box, demonstrations about tackle, fish handling and fishing rod with nets to win free coaching lessons.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Old Thyme Funfairs’ Helter Skelter
The ONLY complete wooden example still on tour ornately decorated in a traditional style Helter Skelter is coming to the show! The traditional helter skelter was built, along with four others in the early 1900s by Griffiths and Morgan of Shepherds Bush, London and has recently appeared on ITV’s Downton Abbey.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Jake’s Circus Skills
Jake's Circus skills will be bringing along their huge variety of Circus equipment for everyone to have a go at including Spinning Plates, Diabolo, Fun pedals, Mini bikes, Stilts, Tight wire, Unicycles and lots more…
Juggling Jake and Chris the Juggler will be on hand to assist and demonstrate and may even put on a couple of Shows... Find them under their red and yellow Star Tent.
OLD FASHIONED RIDES
Travel back in time and enjoy some old fashioned rides! Try out the vintage dobby horse carousel or test your strength and see if you can ring the bell! Lots of fun for all the family.
PUNCH AND JUDY
A zone of FREE children's entertainment including a circus skills workshop, old fashioned Punch & Judy and close up magic shows throughout each day.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
LASER CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
After the popularity of last year, the laser clay pigeon shooting is returning as another FREE attractions for all to enjoy.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Magical Musical Bike
Watch out for the Magical Musical Bike as it comes around the corner, it's quirky, eye catching and full of fun!
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
South Downs Taekwondo
Taekwondo is fun and energetic activity for all the family, kids, teens & adults. Come along and watch!
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
GIANT OUTDOOR GAMES
Play against friends and family with a range of giant outdoor games to enjoy each day for FREE.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
MEDIEVAL AXE THROWING
Calling all medieval knights! Come and try your hand at Medieval themed axe throwing. Have a chat with the Knight and try to get the best score of the day to win a prize!
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Catapults and Crossbows
Provided by Fireside Events, master the art of Medieval warfare and be transported to the days of knights and chivalry.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
British Army
Come and find representatives from the Army who are arriving in force with a climbing wall, VR experience, and other tests of your resilience and courage
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Mini Landrovers
Hit the road in a pint-sized Land Rover for off-road expeditions (Kids Only!)
Golf Craziness
Test your coordination, patience, and mini-golf at the South Downs Show. Whether you are bringing years of experience or trying your hand for the first time this will be fun for all!
Book an electric mountain bike ride on the Queen Elizabeth Country Park trails during the South Downs Show on 10th-11th August 2024.
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At all other times, get an exclusive discount for South Downs Show Visitors for a 10% saving on electric bike hire at our Queen Elizabeth Country Park base.
90 MINUTE RENTALS AT THE SOUTH DOWNS SHOW
90-minute rentals of e-mountain bikes available for Stay Wild Visitor
£25 adult / £17.50 children (8-14 years)
SOUTH DOWNS SHOW DISCOUNT
At all other times, book online using the exclusive discount code "SDS10" for South Downs Show Visitors to get a 10% saving on electric bike hire at SeBRs Queen Elizabeth Country Park base.
