A fantastic day out for all the family during the school holidays!
With so many things to keep your family occupied, you’ll love your visit to Cartmel Show. We’re located on the fringes of the glorious Lake District. Why not stay the night and carry on exploring South Lakeland?
Show opening times: Gates open from 8.30am
All essential information such as dogs, parking, travel etc can be found by clicking the button below.
2026 Ticket Prices
Remember to buy your tickets before the Show to benefit from online discounts and to beat the queues on the day!
On the day
Advance
Adult
£17
£14.50
Child (5-16)
£5
£5
Child under 5
FREE
FREE
Family (2 adults, 2 Children)
£37
£33.50
Bought your ticket?
Great! You’re nearly set for a great day out.
Remember to print off your e-ticket before you arrive to show at the gate and read on to find out all the essentials.
Find us
We’re located in the village of Cartmel, on Cartmel Park, LA11 6QF.
To get here from the M6, take junction 36 and follow the signs for A590, Barrow in Furness until you reach the turn-off for High Newton at the top of Lindale Hill, where you will also see a sign for Cartmel Priory and pick up our event signage. Please be courteous to other road users on the narrow lanes around Cartmel village
Coming by train? There’s a free circular shuttle bus to the showfield from Cark train station
FAQs
Parking
There’s FREE parking for all and limited disabled parking for blue badge holders. Parking is located on Seven Acres field which is a short walk from the Showground and will be signposted from the roads leading into Cartmel Village.
Free bus from Cark Railway station
There’s a free shuttle bus from Cark train station starting at 9.30am with the last one leaving the showground at 6pm prompt.
Mobility Scooters
There’s limited disabled parking for blue badge holders, but we don’t offer mobility scooter hire.
Opening times
Gates open at 8.30am.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed into the Show as long as they are kept on a lead at all times and are cleaned up after. If dogs are left in cars and are deemed to be distressed, a public address announcement will be made, and failure to respond may result in the dog being released.
Food & Drink
There are plenty of food and drink caterers located around the showground including tea and coffee refreshments, ice cream, lunch snacks and alcoholic beverages in our public bar. There is also a lunch marquee
Cash Machines
There are no cash machines on the Showground, so please bring enough cash with you for the day. Many of our trade stall holders will have card machines but this is not guaranteed
Toilets
There are toilets located around the showfield.
First Aid
Provided on site