MAIN RING & EXHIBITS

The main ring offers an array of events throughout the day providing an exciting focal point. Outside the main ring there are many other attractions including the Sheep Show, a Rabbit Show, music, many children's entertainments and much more. Below are a few of the attractions we have this year:

Hurricane

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Main Ring

We are delighted to announce that the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have agreed to provide a flypast by a Hurricane or Spitfire. The collection of historic aircraft which forms part of the nation's heritage, is based at RAF Coningsby.

Weather and Serviceability permitting, this will provide us with a most memorable occasion.

Stuntworld

James Dylan's Stuntworld

Main Ring

James Dylan has performed stunts all over the world and accumulated five world records on the way. He has got together a team of the most talented riders that will amaze you with their unbelievable skills that include Ramp Jumps, Wheelies, Stoppies and many more remarkable stunts that need to be seen to be believed!

Redtail falconry

Ye Olde Redtail Falconry

Main Ring

Unique and exciting Falconry Display with an assortment of owls, hawks, falcons and vultures flow to music, lots of audience participation, a compelling commentary and a chance to find out what it's like to be a Mouse!

Rockin' horse show

Rockin' Horse Show

Main Ring

As seen at the British Open Jump Championship, most spectacular equestrian Stunt Show, hold on to your seats and hats when they ride their horses over fire while standing on their backs and climb under the belly of their mounts while galloping across the arena!

Waveney Harriers

Waveney Harriers

Main Ring

The pack began as foxhounds privately owned by the Freestone Family. After the mastership of Sir Savile Crossley.  BT (later Lord Somerleyton) 1881-1888 the Earl of Stradbroke purchased them and they took the title of the Henham Harriers.  In 1954 the Henham were reorganised as the Waveney Valley and in 1960 they became as in their early days, The Waveney Harriers.

Steamboat Rides

Steamboat Rides

Enjoy a ride on Mr. Webster’s restored 1897 steamboat.

Steamboat

Suffolk Punches

Main Ring

The Suffolk Punch is the oldest breed of working horse in the world and is unique in its chesnut colour.

Zahara Belly Dancers

Zahara Belly Dancers

Orangery Area

Zahara Belly Dance is made up of dancers from amongst Henrietta's belly dance classes which take place in and around Ipswich. The dances include a beautiful veil dance and several lively folkloric style dances with influences from Morocco and Upper Egypt.

Twisted Piglet

Live music from 'Twisted Piglet'

Lake Area

Twisted Piglet will be performing near the lake. Their focus is to entertain the public with their own original music. They won Bury Sound 2010!

Victoria Carriages

Victoria Carriages

Front of House

Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride in the grounds of Heveningham Hall.

bungee trampoline

Bungee Trampoline

Children's Area

Children have the opportunity to experience an extreme sport whilst having fun and it is a great confidence booster and learning tool.

little rovers

Little Rovers

Children's Area

Under supervision adventurous youngsters can drive battery driven scale Land Rovers around a mini off road course.

Flower Show

Flower Show

This year's theme for flower arrangers is "Celebrations" and there are growers classes for the green-fingered. So come on all you flower arrangers and gardeners, here's your chance to show off your talents!

Bungee Jump

UK Bungee Club

Children's Area

Have you a taste for adventure, then why don't you try bungee jumping 160ft! For those unsure of heights and apprehensive it can build confidence and create totally unique feelings of euphoria. 12 to 6pm.

High Lodge

High Lodge Clay Pigeon Shoot

Today we are giving everyone the chance to have a go at clay shooting. Come and have a go and chat to our friendly staff. www.highlodge.co.uk

Suffolk School of Samba

Suffolk School of Samba

The Suffolk School of Samba brings the magic of the carnival to the Fair once again. Dancers and drummers performing all kinds of African and Brazilian music with accompanying choreography.

Classic Vehicles

Classic Vehicles

Exhibition of classic cars, vintage motorbikes, tractors, static and steam engines. Download entry form.

Dog show and terrier racing

Dog Show and Terrier Racing

Lake Area

Enter your dog in the 'waggiest tail' or one of our other fun classes or bring your terrier along for an entertaining race!

Sheep Show

Sheep Show

Near Children’s Area

Not to be missed - a humourous, educational, live stage show all about sheep.

Raft Racing

Raft Racing

Teams from the village, estate and the Hall compete for the coveted 'Raft Race Trophy' presented by Lotty Barbour of Cratfield Beef. Join the teams as they race across a demanding course set on the main lake. See rules.

Water Balls

Walking Water Balls

Orangery area and Lake

Giant human hamster balls, where you try to stand and walk in a water tight ball on water. Great for people of any age group!

Alpacas

Alpacas

Stable Area

Melford Green have established one of the finest Alpacas herds within Britain. Come and meet these wonderful animals and learn more about them. www.melfordgreenalpacas.co.uk

Gun Dog Scurry

Gun Dog Scurry

Lake

Bring your dog to have some fun or watch other dogs trying to retrieve the dummy from the lake.

Punch and Judy

Punch & Judy

Orangery

Children come and enjoy this traditional puppet show following the antics of Mr Punch and his wife Judy.

poultry

Lowestoft & Yarmouth Poultry Exhibition

Lake

A large variety of different breeds of poultry and eggs for sale.

Raft Race Rules

Racing: 11:30am for the raft trophy race and 2.00pm for the relay race. Rafts MUST be dropped off on Saturday. Practice will be available during the afternoon. Rafts must be home made. No mechanical or moving parts or sails. All competitors must sign a disclaimer and provide a life jacket. Judge's decision will be final.

Nature Walks with Steve Piotrowski (Author of "The Birds of Suffolk")

A unique opportunity to view the ongoing enhancements to nature being introduced on to the Heveningham Estate

The Heveningham Estate has adopted a long term aim, to further enhance it’s existing beauty by embracing nature and improving it with a passion that is to be both appreciated and admired.

The Estate is already recording the benefits of their works with diversity of species increasing on an annual basis. It is however, important that the area be an undisturbed as possible, it is for this reason that guided walks by Steve Piotrowski are being limited in number.

Places can be reserved in advance.

Tickets £5 per person including tea/coffee and cake to follow (all proceeds will be donated to charity)

Main Ring TimeTable

10:30Harvester & Reaper Binder  14:00Waveney Hounds 
11:00Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display  14:25Rockin Horse The Show 
11:35Suffolk Punches  15:00Terrier Race 
12:00Rockin Horse The Show  15:40James Dylan Stunt World 
12:3510km Prize Giving  16:15Tractor Parade with commentary 
12:45James Dylan Stunt World  16:45Suffolk Punches 
13:20Ye Olde Retail Falconry Display     

Ringmaster John Wood
Timetable subject to change

Music and other events

Nature Walks Orangery From 10:30am
Lowestoft Singing Choir Front of House 11am, 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
Smokehouse Blues Band Roaming 11.30am, 1pm, 2:15pm
Raft Races Lake 11:30am, 2:00pm
Wenhaston Girls Choir Walled Garden 12noon, 4.15pm
Flower Show Prize Giving Orangery 12noon
Twisted Piglet (live band) Lake 12noon, 3:00pm
Samba Dancers Front of House 12.30pm, 4:15pm
Tuxedo Jazz Quartet Courtyard 12.45pm
Ipswich Hospital Band Walled Garden 1.30pm, 3:00pm
Zahara Belly Dancers Orangery 2.45pm
Sheep Show Children's Area 4 shows per day