Cattle Entries

Wear your wristband and display your vehicle pass to gain entry.

Everyone in your vehicle must have a valid ticket/wristband to enter.

Enter through Gate 1 (on the BP roundabout)

Gates open for livestock from 6am and close at 7.30am prompt.

Stewards will direct you from the entrance.

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We do not provide shedding.

The cattle are tethered in separated stalls where they cannot touch other cattle.

Yes – we have a vet on site.

Rutland is part of the Low-Risk Area, a region encompassing the north and east of England where most new TB breakdowns are the result of infection brought in through cattle movements. (updated Jan ‘26)

The whole of England is in a bluetongue restricted zone. You can move animals within England without a specific bluetongue licence or pre-movement testing. (updated Jan ‘26)

Trophies that are won are not taken away and remain at the Showground. You can be photographed with the Trophy.

All winning cattle are expected to participate in the Grand Parade at around 3pm – they may then depart the showground should they wish to do so.