Other showground attractions

Aylsham Band

In 1928, a group of Salvatian Army musicians formed the Aylsham Fellowship Band and in 1939 was renamed the Aylsham Silver Band and was kept going by the tireless efforts of those not called up for war service.

Now known as the Aylsham Band, they do many concerts and have performed for the late Queen Elizabeth 11 and also in the presence of the Duke of Kent for Cromer Lifeboat. A gala concert was held at St Michaels Church Aylsham to celebrate the 60th Anniversary which was compered by Helen McDermott of Anglia TV.

The Band, conducted by Clive Cordukes, rehearses every thursday evening from 7.30pm in the Drill Hall, Cawston Road, Aylsham NR11 6BX. They have a range of instruments which are loaned to players, and welcome any new members of any ability even if only in Norfolk for a short while.

Fun Fair and Amusements

All the Fun of the Fair to entertain all ages. Funfairs are a beloved form of entertainment that have been captivating people of all ages for generations, with their exciting rides, and lively atmosphere, funfairs offer a unique and memorable experience with spectacular views over Blickling Park from the big wheel.

Norwich and Norfolk Budgerigar Society

Since the naturalist John Gould introduced the small grass parakeet to England in 1840, no other variety of small cage bird has created as much interest as the Budgerigar. The Budgerigar Society in Great Britain can also rightly claim that it is the most well-organised and efficiently run society out of all branches of the cage bird fraternity. For many years, the Budgerigar has been acclaimed the most popular household pet. Our aim is to ensure our members are up to date with all the latest regulations ensuring the welfare of the birds, allowing interaction between owners and breedeers. Join us at our monthly meetings.

Norfolk Poultry Club

A Welcome always awaits members at the meetings, promoting high standards in poultry keeping, giving members access to a wide range of benefits including advice from senior poultry keepers. We Showcase a wide variety of poultry

Professor Punch (Dandini Puppets)

Professor Philips (Philip Dann) has been performing at the Aylsham Show for over 20 years, with his ever popular modern, take on the traditional English puppet show Punch And Judy. Which is loved by children and adults alike . You will normally find him in the picnic area near the lake.

Thats the way to do it, bring your family along and enjoy the show

West Norfolk and Kings Lynn Beekeepers Association

Formed in 1917, as the King’s Lynn and District Beekeepers’ Association. In 2007 the name changed to West Norfolk and King’s Lynn Beekeepers’ Association (WNKLBA) to reflect the wide area in which our members live. We work to promote bees and beekeeping and provide a range of member services to beekeepers in Norfolk. We are part of the British Beekeeper’s Association (BBKA) who amongst other things provide insurance cover and organise beekeeping qualifications and we have close ties with other beekeeping organisations in the region, particularly Norfolk Beekeeping Association (NBKA).

Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

We are the Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers and are enthusiastic about our traditional woolly craft. We want to share our knowledge with others to ensure that the tradition of weaving, spinning and dyeing continues for generations to come. So we are delighted to attend The Aylsham Agricultural Show, hoping to encourage more to join us for this traditional craft.

The Sheep Show

The Sheep Show is Edu-tainment at its best This fun filled show introduces you to 9 different breeds of sheep. Each has a story to tell with interesting facts and figures relating to their breed… with each taking their place on stage accompanied by their very own theme tune. Nobby the Norfolk Horn is the star of the show…. And he knows it. Following the woolly antics of their introduction, we give a live shearing display accompanied by an informative narration where you learn the reasons we shear and the complexities of wool. And if that’s not enough we round it off with our star-studded flock treating us to “the Sheep Show Shuffle”, yes you heard it here first our very own dancing sheep.