Where there’s lots to see and do for all the family

We are pleased to announce that following on from the success of 2025 we will be continuing to expand the Activity Zone, adding new attractions that will appeal, excite, interest and entertain you, whatever your age.

The New Activity Zone at the Swallowfield Show is a must visit for all the family.

The Climbing Wall  (Free Activity)

At 6.9 meters high and a climbing face of 6.5m, anyone over the age of four can use the wall, as long as they fit in our harnesses and helmets, a perfect way to try climbing for the first time in a fun and safe environment or show off your prowess by climbing all the way to the top. Instructors operate four auto-belay lines, a total of four people at a time, a sign-up system is used which prevents attendees from spending all their time in the queue.

To meet licensing and regulatory responsibilities, names and contact details of all participants are taken. Children need to have parental consent before taking part in the activity.

Circus Skills Workshop (Free Activity )

The extremely popular Larger Than Life are returning to the show this year with their large and colourful circus mat where you can try your hand at juggling, unicycling, hand held stilt walking, diablos, hula hoops, hoi and plate spinning!

You will be under the expert tuition of seasoned performers John Caudrey and Jason Perry who can also show you how it is done! Suitable for all ages and abilities you are free to drop in as many times as you like to improve your skills.

Micka’s Training ( Free Activity )

Micka’s Training’s a local family run business with the aim to deliver fun and friendly total body workouts as Micka is passionate about bringing exercise to everyone – all ages and abilities, He loves supporting his clients to fit exercise into their daily life, see how easy healthy habits can be and show them just what amazing results they are capable of! Join Micka in the Activity Zone for some great friendly fun activities including games such as tug of war. Suitable for almost every age, ability, and fitness level.

Berkshire reptile encounters ( Free Activity )

Established in 1996 as a rescue to help rehabilitate and rehome reptiles and exotic animals, our professional team can provide support to various types of exotic animals and pets, this includes reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

We have a wealth of experience when it comes to handling a large variety of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, as well as the re-homing of exotic pets.  At Berkshire Reptile Encounters our priority is rescuing sick or unwanted reptiles or exotics and then finding suitable, responsible, and caring homes for them, for life. We also can provide permanent sanctuaries for them should they be unfit for re-homing. We have grown to now offer reptile and animal handling to help raise funds to help the animals and reptiles that we rescue and helping to educate both children and adults about reptiles and exotic animals, but in a fun way. Hosted by trained animal handlers, you’ll be in safe hands with Berkshire Reptile Encounters, all the animals and reptiles are trained to be around humans.

Wollschweber Crafts ( Free Activity )

Caroline is a spinner, dyer and knitter and will be bringing her spinning wheels to the Swallowfield show giving visitors an opportunity to see her in action along with the opportunity to try wool spinning on the spinning wheel and using drop spindles!!Also, for those visitor interested in such things Caroline will also have yarns available for sale at the show.