Visit a ploughing match
Discover this traditional rural pursuit at a show near you
Click here for a list of all local contests in England 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 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 Upper Nisbet, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders 23-24 October Vintage ploughing contests, as well as food and craft stalls. www.scotplough.co.uk 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, South Yorkshire 16 October The 119th year of this annual ploughing contest. www.nortonshow.co.uk Each month, Country Living offers a selection of ideas for enjoying life's simple pleasures - click here to see moreGo to a ploughing match
National Ploughing Championship
2010 British national ploughing championships
Scottish ploughing championships
Surrey country fair and ploughing match
Norton ploughing match

Post your comment
You must be registered on All About You to post comments. If you don't have an account, join now - it's free!


































