27th & 28th June 2026
10 am to 5 pm
Flying Display 3.30pm Both Days
At the Fair
There are many, many things going on at the Country Fair. Set within the thousands of acres of the Heveningham Hall estate there are different connected zones all within walking distance of each other. These are:
The Main Ring
More to be announced soon!
DancingDiggers
They have been described as a down to earth version of the Red Arrows; they have curtsied for the Queen; pirouetted for TV and thrilled thousands all over the world. Although in great demand, the Dancing Diggers limit their appearances to three or four shows a year. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this exclusive performance!
Spectacleof Equitation
“Unbelievable” Theatrical Equine performance takes shows by storm with a gripping story line, action packed with world renowned horses and riders, stunts and fire!
Spectacle Of Equitation seen at THE GAME FAIR, BLENHIEM PALACE, ROYAL SHOWS, and more….
Creative genius, graceful centuries old Iberian horse riding and daring fire stunts will wow your guests and truly draw a crowd. The show brings together a theatrical story, horsemanship, stunts, fire and buzz like no other.
Featuring the dynamic display team Spectacle of Equitation lead by stunt and horse training master Freddy Steele, this show has to be seen to be believed.
Here’s what’s included in each performance:
- Jaw-dopping and never before seen equine stunts based on traditional Iberian training techniques colliding with the latest and greatest in equestrian stunt performance.
- Guests will be in awe of the beauty and grace of the horses, and then to be wowed by the mind-blowing skill of the horses and riders.
- Some of the most advanced movements possible from a horse performed in the saddle and from the ground.
- Even experienced equestrians will be left wowed by world class international performers and horsemanship, breaking the boundaries of possibility
Big Pete
Monster Trucks
A giant monster truck soaring 15ft through the air. Big Pete, billed as the world’s only real monster truck, standing 16ft tall and weighing 7.5 tons, Big Pete will perform stunts on Saturday and Sunday.
Raphael's
Historic Falconry
TractorParade
Spitfire
Display
Supermarine Spitfire IX MH434 is widely considered the most famous Spitfire flying today due to its exceptional history. Built at Castle Bromwich in August 1943 and tested by renowned pilot Alex Henshaw, it quickly entered combat with 222 Squadron at RAF Hornchurch where South African pilot Flt Lt Henry Lardner-Burke scored 3½ victories with it. After the war, MH434 served operationally with both the Royal Netherlands Air Force in Java and later the Belgian Air Force before entering civilian life. The Spitfire gained cinematic fame appearing in "The Longest Day," "Operation Crossbow," and most notably the "Battle of Britain" film. Purchased by Sir Adrian Swire in 1969, it became renowned for displays by Neil Williams and especially Ray Hanna, whose 30-year relationship with the aircraft included the spectacular under-bridge flight for the "Piece of Cake" TV series. Today, MH434 continues flying in its original 222 Squadron markings, managed by Ray's daughter Sarah, and recently celebrated 40 years at Duxford - another milestone in this remarkably original Spitfire's storied existence.
Suffolk 4 x 4Land Rovers
Experience thrilling off-road action in the main ring as the Suffolk Four Wheel Drive Club demonstrates the impressive capabilities of various 4x4 vehicles. Watch skilled drivers navigate challenging obstacles, showcasing technical driving expertise while pushing their vehicles to the limit. Founded in 1986 by passionate off-road enthusiasts, this friendly club welcomes all 4x4 makes and models with their signature blend of excitement and camaraderie.
Sheep Dog
Trial
Marvel at our Sheep Dog Trials where skilled handlers and their intelligent border collies showcase the art of herding. Watch as these dogs respond to whistles and commands, precisely moving sheep through challenging courses with remarkable focus. Each run highlights the exceptional partnership between handler and dog in this authentic demonstration of rural heritage and working dog excellence.
SuffolkSchool of Samba
Established in Ipswich in 1994 by a handful of keen individuals with knowledge in abundance and drums from a drum kit, we are proud to call ourselves the
original Samba group of East Anglia. From our modest beginnings, the band has slowly gained momentum (as well as
members!), along the way, being joined by the dancers in 1998.
Our rhythms have been taught to hundreds of people, over the years, and we take great pride in being able to acknowledge performing to hundreds of
people at hundreds of events over the years.
We are NOT professionals. Our ritmistas (drummers) and our passistas (dancers) come from all across East Anglia, to meet every Thursday to rehearse
the very rhythms you hear us play at events!
We love to drum, and we love to dance and if you're interested, anybody can learn, just come along to a rehearsal, and we do the rest!
Like a lot of the schools in Brazil, a lot of our members are not professional performers, some having never drummed our danced before.
Our members just want to have a bit of fun and make some great friends whilst doing it.
Samba is for everybody, we enjoy having fun doing what we do, and love to make people smile!
We call ourselves a "Samba School" after the large Samba groups from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These groups often have hundreds, if not thousands of
members, ranging from the Bateria (drums) to the passistas (dancers) and each School spends all year (from February to February) creating new rhythms,
theme song (known as the 'Samba de Enredo' in Brazil), costumes, floats and dances to perform at the "Carnaval" in the Sambadrome, where they compete
against other schools for the highest score from the judges.
SuffolkSwords
Watch these beautiful creatures trot around the grounds in all their glory. The Suffolk Punch is the oldest breed of working horse in the world and is unique in its chestnut colour. As we all know this year remembers the end of the Great War, therefore our Suffolk horses will be in agricultural vehicles/implements of that period. The Suffolk horse is the oldest of the heavy horses but unfortunately the most critically endangered.
Sheep DogDemonstration
Watch these beautiful creatures trot around the grounds in all their glory. The Suffolk Punch is the oldest breed of working horse in the world and is unique in its chestnut colour. As we all know this year remembers the end of the Great War, therefore our Suffolk horses will be in agricultural vehicles/implements of that period. The Suffolk horse is the oldest of the heavy horses but unfortunately the most critically endangered.
BolddogDisplay Team
Watch these beautiful creatures trot around the grounds in all their glory. The Suffolk Punch is the oldest breed of working horse in the world and is unique in its chestnut colour. As we all know this year remembers the end of the Great War, therefore our Suffolk horses will be in agricultural vehicles/implements of that period. The Suffolk horse is the oldest of the heavy horses but unfortunately the most critically endangered.
Around the Ring
Fire Feast
Stage
New for 2023 is our Fire Feast Stage where you can watch local food producers demonstrate their produce over flame.
Showcasing the very best of East Anglian food producers in our brand new Produce Market.
Sheep Show
A humorous, educational live stage show all about sheep. With many different breeds on stage, there’s plenty to learn about sheep and shearing. Not to be missed.
High LodgeLeisure
For those of you that like a challenge and adrenaline rush, have a go on the bungee jump. It’s about facing fears and pushing natural boundaries, it can build confidence and create totally unique feelings of euphoria, what are you waiting for!
Mini Monster
Truck Mania
Climb aboard!
Smiley the Train
Climb aboard!
CobwebsDonkeys
Horsepower Hill, a 1/8 mile blast along the estate’s main drive, was launched in 2018. The event attracts a wide range of classic and contemporary supercars. Previous years have included a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Pagani Zonda, a Lamborghini Huracan and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, amongst others. Horsepower Hill also has a paddock and ‘doughnut ring’ where visitors can watch the entrants burning some rubber. Spectators can get up close to the cars and watch all the action in grandstands either side of the main drive.
The RoyalBritish Legion
Horsepower Hill, a 1/8 mile blast along the estate’s main drive, was launched in 2018. The event attracts a wide range of classic and contemporary supercars. Previous years have included a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Pagani Zonda, a Lamborghini Huracan and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, amongst others. Horsepower Hill also has a paddock and ‘doughnut ring’ where visitors can watch the entrants burning some rubber. Spectators can get up close to the cars and watch all the action in grandstands either side of the main drive.
ShantyFolk
Horsepower Hill, a 1/8 mile blast along the estate’s main drive, was launched in 2018. The event attracts a wide range of classic and contemporary supercars. Previous years have included a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Pagani Zonda, a Lamborghini Huracan and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, amongst others. Horsepower Hill also has a paddock and ‘doughnut ring’ where visitors can watch the entrants burning some rubber. Spectators can get up close to the cars and watch all the action in grandstands either side of the main drive.
In the Courtyard
CharityTearoom
Come and meet some new friends with a range of animals including lambs, goats, alpacas and rabbits. We also have some non-furry friends to meet for those that like reptiles!
Perfect VintageMusic
Wonky DonkeyBar
Charity
Tombola
50/50
Raffle
Suffolk Schoolof Samba
At the Stables
Suffolk CoastalBeekeepers
Come and meet some new friends with a range of animals including lambs, goats, alpacas and rabbits. We also have some non-furry friends to meet for those that like reptiles!
Baylham HouseFarm
Creativity meets tradition in 'The Art of Brickwork'. Engage in fascinating conversations, glean insider tips, and learn time-honoured techniques that have been passed down through generations. You might just be inspired to create your own masterpiece!
SuffolkWildlife Trust
Creativity meets tradition in 'The Art of Brickwork'. Engage in fascinating conversations, glean insider tips, and learn time-honoured techniques that have been passed down through generations. You might just be inspired to create your own masterpiece!
White HorseWillow
Darin'sStix & Bitz
EnglishWillow Basket
Fibre & Earth
Studios
RugtimeRuggers
MetalDetecting
The PargettingCompany
UnicornAlpacas
Unicorn Alpacas where we do walks and experiences for the general public and secondly Happily Ever After Rescue CIC. They specialise in rescuing, rehoming and rehabilitating rare breeds, exotic mammals and wildlife.
We do a lot of work with groups such as Involve active, Nansa, and the Otium center to name a few. These groups are for young people and adults with learning disabilities which we and the animals love working with, we work with these groups on a voluntary basis as they too are struggling with funding. Our future aim is to be open as a wellbeing center for anyone that needs some extra help and animal therapy as animals are magic and help so many people without them even realising. We also love to visit local care homes and put smiles on the faces of the residents.
Due to the flooding last/this year and the cost of living our outgoings have risen massively and we need some help in order to continue doing what we do for our community.
We do alot of work with groups such as Involve active, Nansa, and the Otium center to name a few. These groups are for young people and adults with learning disabilities which we and the animals love working with, we work with these groups on a voluntary basis as they too are struggling with funding. Our future aim is to be open as a wellbeing center for anyone that needs some extra help and animal therapy as animals are magic and help so many people without them even realising. We also love to visit local care homes and put smiles on the faces of the residents.
Due to the flooding last/this year and the cost of living our outgoings have risen massively and we need some help in order to continue doing what we do for our community.
The amount we really need to keep us afloat for the upcoming winter months is £10,000 this would cover our feed bills, hay costs, straw and shavings for the animals bedding.
We are constantly fundraising and trying to bring money in but sadly everyone is in the same situation at the moment but give when they can and we had raised roughly £1000 towards winter but we have had to use that on recent vet bills.
CobwebsDonkeys
Horsepower Hill, a 1/8 mile blast along the estate’s main drive, was launched in 2018. The event attracts a wide range of classic and contemporary supercars. Previous years have included a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Pagani Zonda, a Lamborghini Huracan and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, amongst others. Horsepower Hill also has a paddock and ‘doughnut ring’ where visitors can watch the entrants burning some rubber. Spectators can get up close to the cars and watch all the action in grandstands either side of the main drive.
A Hi-Octane Spectacle!
Horsepower Hill is an 1/8 mile blast, for all sorts of amazing vehicles, along the estate’s main drive. The event attracts a wide range of classic and contemporary supercars. Past hill runs have included a Ferrari 250 GTO, an AC Cobra, a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport WR, as well as its successor the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, and a Ferrari 512S, as well as what must be a hundred more, over its popular 5 year history.
Presenting the Finest
Aeroplanes & Automobiles
Inaugurated in 2016, Heveningham Concours has become one of the UK’s finest annual motor car and aeroplane shows. Around fifty remarkable cars are displayed on the garden terraces together with a dozen or so historic propeller aircraft in the parkland nearby.
Steam Funfair
Downs' Traditional
Steam Fair
Downs’ are providers of the very best in traditional vintage rides and attractions. The rides and attractions are impeccably presented with the sole aim of providing vintage fun that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether it’s the magic of the steam driven Gallopers, the dizzying fun as you spin at speed on the Chair-o-Planes, the panoramic heights of the Big Wheel and Helter Skelter, the timeless appeal of our children’s rides, or the nostalgia of our fun & games – these rides and attractions provide fun and thrills from a bygone age.
