Back for its second year, the Dorset Spring Show is quickly establishing itself as a springtime favourite. Organised by the experienced team behind the Dorset County Show, this year promises even more attractions, entertainment and rural fun. With a new home on a working farm offering sweeping countryside views and extra space to explore, the 2025 event is shaping up to be bigger, busier – and even better. More than 10,000 visitors are expected on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May at the new Birch Lane Showground near Puddletown.
They’re coming for the packed programme of events, local food and drink, artisan shopping and good old-fashioned rural entertainment. With the sun forecast to shine and the new showground’s panoramic Dorset views providing a stunning backdrop, it promises to be an unmissable weekend for the whole family.
A weekend of country fun
The entertainment line-up reads like a perfect family day out. Titan the Robot – the 8ft-tall, talking, joke-cracking, crowd-pleasing giant – is coming to Dorset as the headline act. Equal parts street theatre and special effects show, Titan’s act combines voice, music and motion in a way that has delighted audiences from Glastonbury Festival to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Whether dancing, singing or gently mocking the crowd, Titan brings something completely unexpected to a rural show
In the main arenas, you can see the unmissable Heavy Horse Logging demonstrations, the adorable chaos of Shetland Pony Racing, and the delightfully bonkers Dog Parkour.
The freestyle BMX stunt team – sponsored by The BV – returns by popular demand to deliver heart-stopping aerial tricks, while for a slower pace, visitors can hop aboard a nostalgic steam engine trailer ride or get up close with vintage tractors and working farm displays.
Of course, no Dorset show would be complete without a nod to our feathered friends. The Poultry Tent, with its extraordinary array of breeds, promises to be a colourful and noisy highlight.
Show organiser James Cox summed up the excitement: ‘The team have worked incredibly hard to make this the best Spring Show yet. The new site, set on a working farm, captures the spirit of spring perfectly. And with such a great forecast, it’s the perfect way to spend the weekend.’
Eat, drink and shop
Foodies are in for a treat, with the largest food hall yet showcasing a mouthwatering range of local produce, street food and award-winning craft drinks. From hand-crafted cider and honey to sizzling artisan street food, the show’s passionate support for local producers shines through at every turn. There’s plenty of space to unwind too. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, soak up the live music, and perhaps enjoy a pint from one of the many local brewers
And with more than 150 stalls dotted across the site, there’s plenty to browse – from home and garden essentials to rural crafts and countryside clothing.
Easy to find, hard to leave
Set just five miles from Dorchester, the new showground at Birch Lane is a picturesque working farm with easy access and ample free parking. A free shuttle bus service will run from Dorchester and Poundbury across the weekend, perfect for those wanting to enjoy a local beer or cider without worrying about the drive home.
Gates open from 9.30am to 5pm each day, and advance tickets are still available via the show’s website. Visitors are advised to plan ahead and check the timetables to make the most of the busy show schedule.
Plan Your Visit
See the full show guide here
Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LN
9.30am to 5pm both days
Free parking and free shuttle buses from both Dorchester and Poundbury
Adults £16, children £2.50, family £35. Available online and at the gate – advance prices end 2nd May
