Information for Visitors (FAQS)

Below is a list of FAQs regarding The Horbury Show. Please note this list will be added to closer to the event date as more details are confirmed.

Where is entry and parking?

Entry to the event is free and although there is no charge for parking we do ask for donations to support the care here at Wakefield Hospice. The park and surrounding roads will be very busy so please do try to walk to the park, car-share or use public transport where you can. Horbury is a small town so car parking may not be readily accessible.

The car park can be accessed via the park gates on Sunroyd Hill (What Three Words: ///label.instincts.yell)

There is also limited disabled parking spaces available in the park.

Entry to the park on foot is available through any of the usual park entries.

How do I get a Programme?

Programmes are available free of charge from the Wakefield Hospice stall and from a number of volunteers located within the park, although donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. The programme has a timetable of events and a show layout.

Alternatively, an online version of the Programme will be shared via our website and on our social media pages/event page once completed.

What food and drink is available?

You are welcome to bring your own food or enjoy a wide selection of food and drink from our outlets. They are serving everything from burgers and pizzas to a Pint of Beer, Prosecco or a latte.

Unfortunately, there is no drinking water on site. Please bring your own water or purchase it from the food outlets. Cold drinks will be available for purchase and some stalls will have dog water bowls available.

Please do not bring glass bottles or jars into the park.

Please remember to bring adequate drinking water, especially if it is going to be a very hot and sunny day.
Some of the market stalls and most of the food outlets can take electronic payments. There will be some small community group / charity stalls that can only take cash.

Are dogs welcome at the event?

Dogs are more than welcome but must be kept on a lead. Please do not leave your dog unaccompanied at any time and especially not in a vehicle. Please remember to bring poo bags and to clean up after your dog – and don’t forget to bring some water for your dog.

Are toilets available at the event?

There are a number of accessible toilets near the tennis courts in the park. These are cleaned and managed by a specialist contractor.

Are extra bins available at the event?

If you bring anything with you into the park, please take it away with you when you leave. We are providing wheely bins for rubbish but please ensure you do not leave any rubbish behind.

Is the event indoor or outdoor?

Please note that this is an outdoor event with not much shade or shelter. We recommend you bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

In sunny conditions, please remember to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and sun hats, and if bringing a dog please consider the impact of the weather.

Can I use a drone?

The flying of drones for any purpose is not allowed during the Show. Doing so is in breach of WMDC policy and Show policies and in previous years, the RAF Memorial Flight have specifically asked to prevent this occurring. It is also dangerous for the Birds of Prey – so please do not do so.

We are looking forward to beginning preparations for the Horbury Show 2024 on Sunday 30th June at Carr Lodge Park – we aim to bring an event worthy of those which have come before it whilst adding our own ‘Wakefield Hospice stamp’ on the fun and festivities.

Helen Knowles, Wakefield Hospice Director of Income Generation

The Horbury Show: A new era

Earlier this summer it was announced that the Rotary Club of Horbury & Ossett Phoenix had decided it was no longer able to organise and deliver the annual Horbury Show, drawing the curtain on an event which they themselves have hosted since 1997, unless a replacement organising body could be found.

In October 2023 it was announced that the proverbial baton has been passed to Wakefield Hospice, and we are delighted to take over the running of the event from 2024 in partnership with the Rotary Club, before becoming the exclusive organizing body for the event from 2025.

Maintaining Tradition, Bringing New Ideas

The Horbury Show is a staple event in the local calendar, with 1000s of people descending on Carr Lodge Park every June for over a quarter-century to enjoy a range of entertainment, browse a variety of stalls and sample some of the finest local food and drink vendors our region has to offer.

Under the new stewardship of Wakefield Hospice, we intend to keep the fantastic community aspect of the event alive, maintaining many of the wonderful attractions which visitors love to see each year – all the while bringing in some of our own ideas and initiatives to the event to make it the very best it can be.

All information regarding The Horbury Show 2024 attractions will be shared as and when confirmed – visit the links below to explore key information for visitors, plans for the day and how to get in touch with any queries – from hosting stalls to volunteering… we look forward to seeing you there on Sunday 30^th June!

Horbury Show: Stall Application Form

Every year we welcome over 60 vendors to The Horbury Show offering a wide variety of stalls for visitors to enjoy.

STALL APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE HORBURY SHOW 2024.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted an interest in hosting a stall at this year's show.

To download our Stall Holder Terms and Conditions please click here / To download a blank Risk Assessment template please click here

Horbury Show Enquiry

Need to contact our Events Team about the 2024 Horbury Show?

Please fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.

Alternatively you can contact us by emailing horburyshow@wakefieldhospice.co.uk, or call the hospice on 01924 331400 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

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