Many of the activities on offer are designed to educate children about the importance of agriculture, the role of farming in delivering food to our tables, and the part that wildlife and conservation play in building a thriving countryside. Activities are aimed at encouraging younger visitors to interact with all sections of the Show.
FREE activity aimed at children aged 3yrs – 10yrs
On arrival at the Showground, positioned at the two main public entrances will be Children’s Activity stands. From here, children can pick up their stamp collecting sheets, then set off round the Show to find them! Stamps are located beneath wooden marker rosettes. Rosettes will be raised up high above the stamp and trail boards.
There are 12 stamps to collect, dotted around the Showground in all the different Show sections. All participants returning to the Children’s Activity Stand with their stamp sheets, will receive a special prize. Prizes will include a range of sweet treats.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Identification wristbands are available from the Children's Activity stands.
FREE activity aimed at children aged 5yrs – 12yrs
Children are encouraged to travel around the Showground looking for these informative boards, which are located beneath wooden marker rosettes. The rosettes will be raised up high above the boards and clearly visible for children to find.
There are 12 Information Boards, dotted around the Showground in all the different Show sections.
There are lots of interesting and engaging facts and figures to be learned, and it's hoped that little ones will go away with some new knowledge about food, farming and the countryside.
One of the best children’s activities on offer at the Show is pony rides. Pampered Ponies will be coming to the Show with some of their much loved equestrian friends. For a small fee, children will be able to experience sitting on a pony or perhaps even a unicorn!
The pony rides are located at the bottom of the horse competition field and will be open all day. Pampered Ponies is a professional, fully insured provider of pony parties and events, large or small, offering a fun, friendly and safe environment for children to ride, and interact with the ponies.
A FREE supervised activity for children aged 3yrs – 8yrs
Our fun Toy Tractor Zone, gives younger visitors the opportunity to play on pedal tractors, kindly provided by CLAAS Western. These tractors are surrounded by small straw bales and children will have the chance to move round loose straw.
The toy tractors will be located near the cattle and goat judging rings, and are accessible all day.
The Attwell Farm Park Feature is both fun and educational, and celebrates all that is amazing about British farming & conservation. Team Attwell will be on hand to answer children’s questions and there will be a selection or educational information boards alongside the various animals on display.
This exciting new feature provides Show visitors with an opportunity to see a range of amazing (even exotic)animals up close. Come and meet giant rabbits, tarantula spiders, pygmy goats and other furry friends. Ideal for the whole family!
The Droitwich Archery Society offers visitors the opportunity to have a go at this popular sport. It's a very popular Show feature!
The Droitwich Archery Society has its outdoor shooting ground near Hanbury, and has been attending the Show for many years.
Archery Society coaches are available to provide an archery experience for all. Children need to be at least 8 years old in accordance with the Society's insurance cover, but just as importantly, they must be mature enough to listen and follow instructions and be physically big and strong enough to use the equipment. There is no upper age limit for those looking to have a go.
Don't forget to visit the Fairground! Located down in the southern corner of the Showground near the Bandstand are all the children’s amusements. including a great range of rides and activities; bumper cars, hook a duck and a waltzer. Charges may apply.
There are lots of children's classes in the Horticultural Marquee - from baking to creating a miniature farm in a seed tray. View the SCHEDULE of classes and read the information on how to enter.
HANBURY COUNTRYSIDE SHOW
Park Hall Farm, Hanbury, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6RD
HANBURY COUNTRYSIDE SHOW
Park Hall Farm, Hanbury, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6RD
Hanbury Countryside Show
Registered Charity: 1160102
Raising funds for the continuation of the Hanbury Countryside Show to help support, promote and educate in agriculture
Our VAT Number: 436 3282 96