Barleylands

Essex Country Show 2010

11th & 12th September
10.00am - 5.00pm
     
This page is for visitors to the Essex Country Show 2010
 You will find information on what to expect and how to plan your day.

Latest news:

The Essex Country Show is proud to announce the booking of the 'Knights of the Damned' stunt jousting display presented by TV and Film stuntman Justin Pearson. They will offer 2 different breathtaking medieval shows a day full of exciting stunts and horsemanship built up from having performed at major venues throughout Britain and Europe since 1990. www.theknightsofthedamned.co.uk

Back in the Main Arena for 2010 is Paul Lewis with his fantastic birds of prey flying demonstration. Paul will be flying eagles, a vulture, hawks, owls and falcons over the weekend. www.plfalconry.co.uk

Also back in the Main Arena for 2010 are the Royal British Legion Band & Corps of Drums. Their first appearance in 2008 attracted much interest and we are pleased to have the band confirmed once again for this year. www.royalbritishlegionbandromford.co.uk

The Essex Country Show gained a 'Highly Commended' honour in the 'Best Festival or Event' catergory at the Essex Tourism Awards 2009.

Photos from the 2009 Show are now available to view on the Gallery page.

Attractions:

  

Prices on the gates:

      

Steam Engines & Model Engines
Working Heavy Horses
Specialist Food Hall
Vintage Steam Fair
Children's Amusements
Rural Craft Demonstrations
Craft Marquees
Gardener's Question Time
Vintage Tractors
Stationary Engines
The Sheep Sheering Show
Threshing Demonstration
Vintage Cars, Commercials & Motorcycles
Punch & Judy
Model Boats & Planes 
Small Animal Displays
Arena Events
Polly's Parrots Roadshow
Refreshments
Over 180 Trade Stands 

Dogs on leads welcome except in the Food Hall.

 

  

Adult:
Child (3-12):
Senior Citizen:
Family Ticket (2+2):

 

£10.00
£5.00
£7.00
£25.00

  

Advanced Ticket Prices:
Available by post until Friday 3rd September or collected in person there after.

Adult:
Child (3-12):
Senior Citizen:
Family Ticket (2+2):

Call 01268 290228
credit card facilities available or download form here:

£9.00
£4.00
£6.00
£22.00
Show and Demonstration Times: (both days unless stated)  

The Sheep Sheering Show (30 mins)

11.30  1.00  3.00  4.15

Polly's Parrots Roadshow (30 mins)

12.00  1.30  3.30

Model boat racing (45 mins)

12.30  3.30

Tractor pulling

Saturday 12.30 & 3.30
Sunday 11.30 & 3.30

Bee keeping demonstration (30 mins)

11.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00

Public steam engine steering 

10.00 - 1.00, 3.00 - 5.00

Harmonie Concert Band (on the Craft Village Green)

Between 12.00 & 3.00

Gardeners Question Time (1 hour)

10.30, 12.30 & 2.30

Muddy Paws Newfoundland Dogs (at the lake)

2.15

Ploughing Competition

2.00 (Saturday only)

Please note:
exact times may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

  


Main Arena Entertainment:
The Knights of the Damned Stunt Jousting Team
PL Falconry - Birds of Prey Flying Demonstration
Romford Royal British Legion Band & Corps of Drums

(All twice daily between 11.00am and 5.00pm, exact times TBA)

Travelling by bus?
Saturday: First Group operate the 100 service from Chelmsford to Lakeside and vice versa (via Billericay, Noak Bridge, Basildon & Grays) leaving both bus stations at 00, 20 & 40 minutes past the hour. The bus leaves Billericay Railway Station at 11, 31 & 51 minutes past the hour and Basildon Bus Station at 17, 37 & 57 minutes past the hour. The Barleylands bus stop is 250m from the main entrance on Barleylands Road. Please note: this service does NOT run on Sundays.

Saturday: NIBS Buses operate the 222 service from Wickford Wick to Billericay Railway Station (and vice versa) leaving Wickford at 17 mins past the hour and Billericay 52 mins past the hour, running every hour.
The Barleylands Farm Shop bus stop is 100m from the Wickford entrance to the Show.

Sunday: NIBS Buses operate the 251 service from Southend Travel Centre to Warley (and vice versa). This service leaves Wickford Broadway at 9.55 & 11.55, and, Billericay Railway Station at 11.09 & 13.09.
The Barleylands Farm Shop bus stop is 100m from the Wickford entrance to the Show.

Cash Machine
A cash machine is available for your use in the Craft Village, cost per withdrawl is £1.20.

Mobility Scooter Hire
Available inside the main Barleylands Road entrance.
 It is advisable you book in advance.
Call First Step Mobility on 01708 746644.

Camping & Caravanning
Two campsites are available for overnight stays. One is situated off Barleylands Road adjacent to Barleylands Recycling Centre and the second is off Southend Road behind Barleylands Farm Shop. The site off Barleylands Road is the quieter. Please be aware no power hook-ups or showers are available on either site. The cost per tent or caravan is £8.00 per night.


 Whether it's the size and power of the steam engines - which you can steer yourself -
helicopter rides, specialist food hall, children's amusements, arena events or the
huge variety of over 200 craft and trade stands, we cater for the whole family.

Why not visit the Essex Country Show and join the captivating atmosphere?
     
Barleylands, Billericay, Essex  CM11 2UD.  01268 290228