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.

The Bandstand area is kindly sponsored by Rudlings Solicitors LLP, Thetford and Norwich.

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. The Show is represented by Darren and Nina Flynn with their Rodeo Bulls and Inflatable Assault Courses, and Smarts Amusements with their Funhouse and other rides.

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.

Fairground Organ

Come and see Jonny Ling and his Het Kleine Juweel Organ – a traditional dutch street organ.

Have a seat and enjoy the sounds.

Spirit of Coltishall

This is the Jaguar Aircraft cockpit which is kept at the Air Defence Radar Museum NR12 8YB Neatishead. A group of volunteers bring this cockpit to shows like the Aylsham Show and other shows of a similar nature.

The visitors are encouraged to sit in the cockpit and have some insight as to a pilots view and experience. The volunteers give the visitor a commentary and answer any question the visitor might ask. Most of the visitor have their photos taken while in the cockpit.

The Aylsham show is a great family day out and has many attractions to suit all tastes well worth a visit.

New Farm Aviation Group

The New Farm Aviation Heritage Group is a group of aviation enthusiasts, aviation archaeologists, researchers and historians who strive to recover, record and highlight the rich aviation history that Norfolk and East Anglia holds. Not only does the NFAHG have it’s “Roadshow” that its volunteers take to East Anglian functions, such as the Aylsham Show, it also has it’s own NFAHG museum at New Farm in the village of Frettenham, Norfolk. The museum is packed with aviation and military items and artefacts recovered and preserved from around the region.

Police/Fire Service

Come and see the Police and Fire Service Stands and their equipment and vechicles.

They will demonstrate and explain all of the good work that they do within our communities.

They are ably supported by Norfolk Lowland Sea & Rescue and the Aylsham First Responders.