Thousands set to flock to 163rd Danby Show, near Whitby

The 163rd Danby Show will take place on Wednesday August 13.

A highlight of the Whitby area’s summer calendar, the show – which attracts visitors in their thousands – will include ferrets, horses, horticulture and handicrafts, livestock, fur and feather, dog show, sheep dog trials, vintage machinery and motorcycles, Bilsdale Silver Band, Vanguard Historical Re-enactment, food and a beer tent.

One young competitor ready for the parade ground at Danby Show. picture: Richard Ponterplaceholder image
One young competitor ready for the parade ground at Danby Show. picture: Richard Ponter

Visitors are asked to bring cash to the show due to the unreliability of the internet signal.

They are also advised that dogs must be kept on a short lead.

A change has been made to the start time for sheepdog trials to noon prompt.

Admission is: adults £8, children five to 16 £4, children under five free.

The main car park is free.

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