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SHOWS WITH OXFORD DOWN CLASSES

One of the best ways to see some quality Oxford Down sheep and meet members of the Association is to visit a show which has Oxford Down classes. Breeders will be pleased to discuss any aspect of the breed or the Association in the sheep lines after judging. The following table lists those shows which have classes for Oxford Down sheep.

Name of ShowLocationApproximate DateMV Accreditation StatusContact Number
Royal Bath & West ShowShepton Mallet, SomersetLate MayMV and non-MV classes(01749) 822200
Three Counties ShowMalvern, WorcestershireMid JuneMV and non-MV classes(01684) 584900
Lincolnshire ShowGrange-de-Lings, LincolnLate JuneMV and non-MV classes(01522) 522900
Royal Highland Show Ingliston, EdinburghLate JuneMV classes only(01313) 356200
Royal ShowStoneleigh, WarwickshireEarly JulyMV classes only(01203) 696969
Great Yorkshire ShowHarrogate, North YorkshireMid JulyMV classes only (01423) 541000
Driffield ShowDriffield, East YorkshireMid JulyMV and non-MV classes(01377) 257494
Royal Welsh ShowBuilth Wells, PowysMid JulyMV and non-MV classes(01982) 553683
Turriff ShowTurriff, AberdeenshireEarly AugustMV and non-MV classes(01888) 568830
Anglesey County ShowIsle of AngleseyMid AugustMV and non-MV classes(01407) 720072
Moreton-in-Marsh ShowMoreton-in-Marsh, GlosEarly SeptemberMV and non-MV classes(01608) 651908
Masham Sheep FairMasham, North YorkshireLate SeptemberMV and non-MV classes(01765) 689300

Champion Oxford Down ram lamb and ewe lamb at the Royal Show
(Photo courtesy of Watson & Grain)