Welcome to the Bishop Wilton Show
A true hidden gem of rural east Yorkshire.
From humble beginnings in the old school yard, the Bishop Wilton Show has grown into one of the most loved village events in the Yorkshire Wolds, attracting over 2,000 visitors every year from across the county. It’s a day where the everyone comes together to celebrate country life at its very best. A Day of Tradition, Fun & Community Spirit
Links to the 2026 show and tickets coming soon!
Historical background
It all started in 1897 as the Bishop Wilton Flower Show in a tent erected in the school yard. In the early days it was accompanied by a cricket match, sports, a brass band and an evening dance. By 1907 a competition for mares, foals, cows and pigs had been added. Find out more about the very first Show on the Local History Site (including a copy of the first Show Programme). Also, the earliest known photograph of the Show, from 1923, can be viewed there. There was a South African connection with the first Show which is explained in an article on the Local History site.
From all of the Bishop Wilton Show Committee, a huge thank you to everyone who supports and visits our very special event.
How to get to the show
The show this year is at the top of Garrowby Hill.
Please use what 3 words - messaging.angel.blunt (this will bring you into the show field entrance)
Follow the signs along the A166 Stamford Bridge to Bridlington road.
The show will be well signposted on the day. Access to the field on the day of the show will be specially signposted for entrants into the Horse Classes, Trade Stands, Craft Tent stall holders, The Beast Run competitors and visitors.
Parking attendants will also be on the road outside the field to assist drivers.
For Sat Nav users, the postcode destination is
YO42 1TD
