The Orsett Show

The Orsett Show is one of the oldest one-day Country Shows in England, having celebrated its 100th Show in 2006. Set in 30 acres of countryside, the annual Orsett Show is a great day out with plenty for all the family to see and do.  »History of the Show

Lots to see and do - a great day out
With marquees featuring Horticulture, Agriculture, Hobbies & Handicrafts, Schools, craft stalls and over 100 trade stands, plus exciting displays throughout the day in the Grand Display Ring and the Horse Rings there's something for everyone at this County Show! »See what's on in 2011  


There's free admission for under 5's, family tickets and OAP concessions this year. Parking is free. »Ticket prices, opening times etc Save money by buying your tickets in advance! »Buy your tickets online


◊Free local bus service provided by Chariots of Essex »View timetable
◊Food Hall - with local produce for sale »More info »Book a Trade Stand
◊Chelsea FC Foundation - free coaching to improve your shooting skills! »More info

Enter the Orsett Show
All residLocal redisents and farmers are welcome to enter the Orsett Show - Arts & Crafts, cakes and handicrafts, flowers and vegetables, photographyents, allotment owners and local farmers are welcome to take part in the Orsett Show. If you've got skills and talents why not enter? You could be sporting a rosette by the end of the afternoon!  »How to enter the show


Over 100 Trade and Craft stands are also present, offering a wide range of goods for you to browse and buy.

The Orsett Show is a county show held in Essex in September. Craft stalls, arena displays, fairground, trade stands, horse show - a great day out for all the family.

How to find the Orsett Show, Essex

The Orsett Showground is situated in the village of Orsett, near Grays, Essex, just off the A13, 5 miles east of the M25 junction 30 »How to find us & more information »Click for Street Map

New for 2011 - a free local coach service from Chariots of Essex »View timetable

Facilities for the disabled include mobility scooter hire, easy parking and disabled toilets »More about disabled facilities


Vice-president’s privileges may also be purchased giving access to the Vice Presidents' Enclosure and a Licensed Bar »Buy vice-president's tickets online

Membership of the Society can also be purchased. »Read more about membership

The Orsett Show always takes place on the first Saturday in September. The next show is Saturday 3rd September, 2011 from 9am - 6pm.

For a taste of what the Show has to offer, take a look at the wonderful aerial photos taken from a helicopter at the 2007 Show  »See the aerial photos or watch the video below showing the highlights of the 2010 show.


The Orsett Show is supported and sponsored by a number of local companies for which the Show Council is extremely grateful. Do contact us if your company would be interested in sponsoring the Show. »More about sponsorship 

The Orsett Show is a registered charity and is manned and planned by a very dedicated team of volunteers.  Every year the Orsett Show Council nominates local charities to receive a share of the profit generated by the Show. In 2010 they supported "Have A Heart" and "St Luke's Hospice". »More about Have A Heart and St Luke's Hospice

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