The Melplash Agricultural Show
The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday. The show really offers something for everyone! The showground is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts and horticulture. There are over 400 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractors… and plenty in between!
Event details
Dates and times
Thursday 21st August - All day
All day
£
This is a ticketed/paid for event
2.9 miles from Highlands End and Eype Beach
4.9 miles from Golden Cap
2.5 miles from Graston Copse
23.5 miles from Sandyholme
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