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The Hertfordshire Country Fair, Oct 06 to Oct 07, 2012
The Hertfordshire Country Show plays host to finals of country competitons run throughout the year. The Scurry Racing Competition comes to a climatic end, but can current champion Lucy Scott keep her crown?
Lurcherworlds showing finals and Chase the Bunny finals take place over the weekend too.
There are two main show arena's offering all day entertainment supported by an array of country sports arenas and attractions.
Encompassing the arenas is endless country shopping, offering country clothing, accessories and equipment, handcrafted items, food and drink.
Visit the Craft Village with a traditional crafts demonstration area; During your visit why not treat yourself to some speciality food and drink from our Food Glorious Food Court. Watch the Chefs cook up some tasty treats when they appear in the Country Kitchen.
All in all a great day out for all the family.
Open 10.00am - 6.00pm daily
Adults £10.00 Oaps £9.00 Children £4.00 under 5s free
Venue -
Hertfordshire Showground,
Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PT
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The Arenas – at the heart of the shows!
Three main arenas are at the very heart of each show. First class entertainment is provided by some of the countryside's top sports names and organisations in the UK.
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Marvel at the beauty of the majestic Birds of Prey at the Falconry Village. They swoop to conquer!
The vibrancy of the The Falconry Village stands out. A multitude of native and worldwide Birds of Prey gathered together, just waiting for their chance to fly!
The Falconry Village has two aims; To give visitors the thrill of spectacular flying displays, creating memories to last a lifetime! To create a wonderful area where visitors meet the world of falconry, where they can enjoy and explore all aspects of falconry including health, welfare and legal issues.
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Barking up the right tree!
The ever popular Dog Zone is fun, fast and furious! Every dog and every owner is sure to find something to join in with, watch and thoroughly enjoy.
Dog events are an important part of Living Heritage's fairs, so quite a few dog events and demonstrations are held at each Fair. Every dog and every owner should find something of interest, from simply seeking advice or watching specialist demonstrations, to entering a pet dog into the Fun Dog Show.
For more competitive dogs and owners, taking part in the pedigree dog shows or Lurcher racing or Chase the Bunny (pure fun) or working tests or the Gundog Multiscurry should fit the bill!
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Exceptional tuition, competiton and 'Have a Go' sessions at every country fair. Target field sports are fun and waiting to be enjoyed!
Target Field Sports are traditionally associated with hunting and pest control, although nowadays, the sports are mostly done for fun.
At Living Heritage Game and Country Fairs, visitors are welcome to come have have a go at all of the target sports on the day. As well as beginners, the more experienced can enter a series of competitions. (see local press for details)
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Throw a pot, make a face and have some fun!
Crafts have always been present at the fairs, originally as a small craft area, and has been built up over the years to include specialist demonstrations areas such as glassblowing, rural skills, Blacksmiths and chainsaw carving. Today, the craft area is a show within a show. An integral part of the fairs.
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 Food Glorious Food showcases some of the best local and regional produce in the culinary market place today. Now a main feature at each fair - Food Glorious Food is accompanied by local and national retailers.
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It's so popular, it must be fishy!
Angling is one of the most popular sports and pastimes. Its popularity has increased over the years and people of all ages and walks of life enjoy the many different types of fishing available in the UK today.
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It's fun to learn
Introduce your children to some popular country sports, free of charge, with 20 minute lessons in the ‘Learn how to’ section of the country fair.
At the fairs children can experience first-hand for themselves, a variety of country life pursuits and skills with experts to guide them .
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Throughout the Series of Living Heritage Game and Country Fairs, there are a series of competitions. Each Show will have its own heat with the winners of each competition for each discipline being invited to take part in the Final.
The Final will be held at a designated Show and will not be necessarily held at the Final Show of the Season. This may be due to venue restrictions or the competition organiser’s choice. Please see Show Details or ask competition organisers for further information.
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Venue Information
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Hertfordshire Showground is a purpose built showground of approximately 70 acres. It is located north of Redbourn village on the A5183, 300m from junction 9 if the M1.
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Directions
Hertfordshire Showground,
Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PT
The ShowgroundDunstable Road RedbournHertsAL3 7PT
DirectionsThe Showground is located 300 metres from Junction 9 of the M1. The Showground is signposted from the motorway.
CAR PARKING
Parking for the Country Show is FREE
Bus & Train Links
By Train...
The nearest British Rail stations are Harpenden (10 mins) and St Albans (15 mins) which are on the St Pancras Thames Link Line. Taxis are readily available at these stations.
By Bus... Go to www.intalink.org.uk to plan your journey and for up to date timetable information
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