The Highclere Show takes place over the Spring Bank Holiday, over 25th and 26th May 2025… and we welcome back the Countryside Arena to the Highclere Show
The Countryside Arena welcomes experts in their chosen fields and is somewhere you can learn and take some handy tips home to implement yourselves.
At the Highclere Show Countryside Arena, we have a fantastic line-up for you, including:
Hywel Morgan is a World Champion Fly Caster and has years of knowledge of fly casting and fishing. He will demonstrate the numerous ways of casting, depending on the many factors you may be faced with. If you are interested in learning more about Fly Fishing, there really is nobody better than Hywel Morgan.
Hawkeye Falconry – Our bird of prey displays bring the ancient art of Falconry to the modern age, with breathtaking displays that have become much-admired at many prestigious events. The flying displays feature Owls, Hawks, Eagles and Falcons, who love to show what they do best – flying free!
Bob Hoggs Dog & Duck Display – So for many years Bob has travelled around the country with his sheepdog display enjoying taking the world of the shepherd and his dog into countryside arena’s, showing the skills these amazing animals have, whilst offering great entertainment. Bob has had many television appearances including Countryfile, house of tiny tearaways working with Dr Tanya Byron along with many others. Bob has also been invited on many occasions to present his show to the Saudi Royal Family.
The Vine and Craven Hunt will be bringing along their hound pack for people to come into the arena and get up close with them. The loveable hound packs are very energetic and the Vine and Craven Hunt will talk you through what it is like to own a hound, and the upkeep it takes!
Graham Watkins of “Gamegoer Gundogs” having moved to Devon has recently retired from full-time professional dog training after 40 years very happy years in the business. However he still continues to demonstrate dog training at shows throughout the country in a style that most of his audiences can relate to; be it for work or pet – the same logic applies.
The Gundog Clinic with Hawcroft Gundogs. John Robertson will be providing some helpful tips and tricks to help you with your dog. From basic commands to some more challenging techniques, John will take you through proven methods to help you train your dog.
We are so hyped for the Highclere Show this 25th & 26th May at the beautiful Highclere Castle.
Remember, you can also pre-book tickets and save too, simply click here for more information. We can’t wait to welcome you all in!
Spring into action!