Visit a ploughing match

Go to a ploughing match

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National Ploughing Championship

Cardenton, Athy, Co Kildare

21-23 September

As well as the national championship featuring expert ploughmen from across Ireland and also Europe, this festival includes livestock displays, food fair and a craft village. Tickets cost €20 for adults, €15 for students/OAPs, children go free. www.npa.ie

2010 British national ploughing championships

Grange de Lings, near Lincoln, Lincolnshire

9-10 October

Around 15,000 visitors come to see British, European and World ploughing champions go head to head. See the shire horses decorated with ornate brass and leather harnesses, as well as the latest ploughing machines. Admission charges apply. www.ploughmen.co.uk

Scottish ploughing championships

Upper Nisbet, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

23-24 October

Vintage ploughing contests, as well as food and craft stalls. www.scotplough.co.uk

Surrey country fair and ploughing match

Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey

26 September

Around 10,000 visitors come to see the Horkesley Park Heavy Horse Display Team, alongside working dog displays, dog agility, crafts and food stalls. Tickets cost £8 for adults, £4.50 for children. www.surreycountyshow.co.uk

Norton ploughing match

Norton, South Yorkshire

16 October

The 119th year of this annual ploughing contest. www.nortonshow.co.uk

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