The Orsett Show 2011

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One of the most popular events of its kind in Essex, the Orsett Show once again celebrates with an action packed programme of fun and excitement as well as all the traditional events which local people have come to expect of one of the oldest surviving one-day Horticultural & Agricultural Shows in the Country.

The first recorded Country Show held in Orsett Village was a ploughing match held in 1841. Over the years the show has developed and is still very popular today. The Show remains one of the annual highlights of the County’s Social and Cultural calendar, and continues to go from strength to strength.


The Orsett Show projects a countryside atmosphere. It’s truly a great day out with plenty for all the family to see and do, and affords the general public, and particularly the children the opportunity to see the sights and sounds of the countryside that are fast disappearing from our way of life. The 2011 Show promises to be bigger and better than ever with a huge array of displays and activities. There will be exciting events all day in the main events ring.

You will find many giant marquees housing and featuring, horticulture, local school displays, agriculture, hobbies & handicrafts, a large crafts marquee housing an incredible diversity of crafts, and a selling arcade. There will also be over 100 Trade stands situated within the showground selling an array of merchandise, and for the first time there will be a Food Hall under canvas. Over thirty producers from the local area will be presenting the cream of their crop.

The Main Display ring and Horse rings with over 90 classes will be a hive of activity throughout the day, including a very large entry of those gentle giants of the show ring, the Heavy Horse. The Equine aspect of the Show has always been very well supported with entries from all over the country, and is very popular with the spectators.


You will also be able to view...

• Blacksmiths at work
• Cattle Display
• Sheep Shearing
• Fun Dog Show
• Vintage Cars
• The Chelsea FC Foundation coaching youngsters
• Traction Steam Engines

...among many more attractions in the main events ring throughout the day.

There will be catering facilities to suit all tastes, a beer tent, plus a large marquee for family picnics, with lots of supervised amusements for the children, and adults.
This year we are pleased to announce that we have once again Heart Radio, and the Heart Angels on the showground, they will give out balloons and sweets and interact with the crowds on the PA system. They will also provide face painting for the children.

The show ground covering 30 acres, with ample free supervised car parking, is situated in the picturesque village of Orsett, Gold medal winners of the “Anglia in Bloom” best large village award for 5 years.

For those that want to get up and away, they can view the show, and the local countryside from a helicopter that will be giving rides throughout the day.
There is so much to see and do at the Show so why not make a day of it and enjoy a truly great day out with the family!
For more comprehensive details including aerial photos of the showground, all the attractions in the Main Display ring, Show schedules, bus routes, how to find us etc., please visit our website: www.orsettshow.co.uk

Orsett Show Information
Date: Saturday 3rd September 2011
Time: Gates open at 9.00am
Venue: The Orsett Showground, Rectory Road, Orsett, Essex RM16 3JU
Admission Prices:
Adults £10.00
OAP £9.00
Children 5 to 16 years £5.00
Children under 5 years FREE
Advanced tickets sales may be purchased at a discount via the Membership Section of the Show website: www.orsettshow.co.uk


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