Longshaw Sheepdog Trials: Peak District entry from £7.50
The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials will take place from Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 in the field in front of Longshaw Lodge, Sheffield S11 7TZ. The event information records a 2.32pm start on the opening day. Admission costs £7.50 online or £10 at the gate, while children under 12 enter free.
According to the Visit Peak District and Derbyshire event listing, the three-day gathering is open to the general public and families. It combines competitive working-dog displays with food, trade stalls and traditional crafts in a Peak District countryside setting.
Three days at Longshaw Lodge from 3 September
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3–5 September 2026 |
| Opening-day start | 2.32pm on 3 September |
| Venue | Field in front of Longshaw Lodge, Sheffield S11 7TZ |
| Online admission | £7.50 per paying visitor |
| Gate admission | £10 per paying visitor |
| Children | Under-12s enter free |
The event is organised by Longshaw Sheepdog Trials, a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. No closing time has been supplied for any of the three days.
Working dogs, handlers and countryside traditions
The sheepdog trials are the central attraction, with the listing promising world-class working dogs and handlers. Visitors can watch the rural skills that have defined the Longshaw event while spending the day in a family-friendly countryside atmosphere.
Food and trade stalls will operate alongside displays of traditional crafts. The published information does not provide a detailed daily programme, so visitors should not assume that every activity will follow the same schedule across all three days.
Readers comparing traditional outdoor gatherings in the area can also consult the Chatsworth Country Fair planning guide.
A Peak District tradition dating to 1898
Longshaw describes itself as the oldest continuous sheepdog trial in the UK. The trials have taken place in the Peak District since 1898, placing the event’s emphasis on working skill, rural heritage and community rather than a newly created countryside attraction.
That long history remains part of the visitor experience: contemporary handlers and working dogs compete against the backdrop of a local tradition stretching back more than a century. The volunteer-run charity structure also distinguishes the event from a commercial show organised by a permanent professional team.
Online tickets cost £2.50 less than gate entry
Paying visitors can save £2.50 each by purchasing the £7.50 online ticket instead of paying £10 at the gate. Under-12s are admitted free under either option, making the pricing particularly relevant to families planning to attend together.
Online booking is offered through the ticket page identified by the event organiser. The source does not state whether online sales close before the first day or whether gate availability is limited.
Transport guidance and accessibility arrangements have not been published in the supplied event information. Anyone who needs those details should check the organiser’s event listing before booking or travelling to Longshaw Lodge.
Source: Visit Peak District and Derbyshire Events
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- Confirmed the event dates as 3–5 September 2026.
- Confirmed the venue as the field in front of Longshaw Lodge, Sheffield S11 7TZ.
- Compared the £7.50 online price with the £10 gate price and confirmed free entry for under...
- Recorded that transport, accessibility and closing-time information was not supplied.
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- 2026-08-31 15:56
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