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Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and
well respected rural shows in the country. Now in its 76th
year, the Show’s Farnley Tyas showground remains one of the
region’s best venues to showcase a stunning range of
activities, agricultural events, stands and displays. In
fact, in 2009 we had our highest ever number of people
through the gates, all enjoying a full day’s wonderful
entertainment in beautiful sunshine!
First of all a reminder of the date for the next Show –
Saturday 12th June 2010
We have put together an exciting range of entertainments
and attractions that offer something for all the family.
Just turn to our Entertainments
page for full details nearer to show day to see what we will
have in store for your whole day’s family entertainment. The
show starts at 8.30am for our competitors, traders around
the field and in the trade stand village and entertainments
start in the main ring at 10.00am. As our site has grown
over the years, you will need the whole day to see
everything we have to offer!
As far as animals are concerned, we have something for
everyone. You will see cattle, horses, sheep, dogs, rabbits,
mice, poultry, cavies, heavy horses, goats, alpacas, with
many different varieties of each animal. Our Section
Secretaries have been working very hard behind the scenes to
bring a wide variety of classes for our exhibitors including
many championship classes. We are delighted to bring you an
array of local crafts and handicrafts situated in the Craft
Tent. Please make sure that you also visit our Handicrafts’
Marquee, to see the works created by all age groups. In
recent years we have also added the very popular Countryside
Marquee – exhibits inside and around the marquee demonstrate
a number of crafts and leisure activities linked to the
countryside. Come and see what goes on around your local
countryside!
A day at Honley Show is for all ages, so especially for
the younger children, we have a wide range of rides,
attractions and for the last few years, a special train trip
courtesy of the Kirklees Light Railway. There will be a wide
range of Trade Stands for those who like to do a bit of
shopping in our ever popular trade stand village. This is
immediately through the entrance gates on your arrival to
the show. Don’t worry about having to carry your purchases
around with you, our traders will be happy to keep your
purchase safe until you wish to collect maybe later in the
day! We are very selective in choosing our traders and feel
that we have an eclectic mixture – something for everyone to
be tempted by their wares! There will be a full listing
available under the
Trade Stands page for you to see who will with us on
Show day.
Over the last few years, the committee has looked at a
number of ways to make the Show even more affordable and
value for money. In the run up to the Show, advance tickets
can be purchased at a number of local outlets which enable a
family of four (2 Adults and2 Children) to attend for as
little as £14. Please look at the
Ticket Sales page to see
where you can purchase discounted tickets from in person.
Since we moved to our location in Farnley Tyas, we have
been offering a free bus service from Honley village. Buses
run all day between the village and show field site from
9.00am until late! We do offer free car parking at the show
site, but any help in reducing congestion around the site is
appreciated.
Each year, it becomes harder to deliver an even better
show than the previous year’s, but we believe the 2010 Show
will be again spectacular with some new and interesting
additions. In the meantime, keep looking at this website for
regular updates. We look forward to seeing you at the Show!
Allen Turner – President.
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Click Here
for photos of the 2008 Honley Show
Click Here
for the 2007 Honley Show Children's Art Competition
Click Here for the History of the Honley Show
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