Family Day Out in Lincoln, Countryside Lincs Returns to Lincolnshire Showground for 2026

The Lincolnshire Showground’s much-loved family event, Countryside Lincs, returns on Sunday 19th April 2026, promising a fun-filled and educational day celebrating Lincolnshire’s rich food, farming and countryside heritage.

Running from 10 am to 4 pm, Countryside Lincs offers a packed programme of interactive activities, live demonstrations and displays designed to inspire curiosity and learning for all ages. The event is organised and hosted by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS), a registered charity dedicated to connecting people with food, farming and the countryside, and supporting rural communities across the county.

This year’s event will feature an exciting mix of new attractions alongside popular favourites. Highlights include a brand-new Polo Display, which will appear at both Countryside Lincs and the Lincolnshire Show, giving visitors a chance to experience this fast-paced sport up close. The much-loved Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) returns, showcasing the incredible work of the Cleethorpes and Grimsby RDA groups and the positive impact riding can have on people of all abilities.

Dart Polo Academy, who are based near Lincoln.

Thrill-seekers can enjoy the high-energy BMX Show, always a crowd favourite, while animal lovers can head to the cattle sheds to meet rare breed animals with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, learning more about the importance of protecting Britain’s agricultural heritage. Younger visitors can also get hands-on with farming through the Junior Pig Clubs pig walking rings, offering a unique “have-a-go” pig walking experience.

There is plenty to see and do indoors too. The EPIC and EXO Centres will host a range of activities including cookery workshops celebrating local produce, traditional spinning and weaving demonstrations, and a variety of interactive craft sessions. Outdoors, families can enjoy tractor and trailer rides, circus skills, animal handling, and much more, ensuring there is something to capture everyone’s interest.

Child enjoying mini tractor ride at last year's Countryside Lincs

As with all Lincolnshire Agricultural Society events, education sits at the heart of Countryside Lincs. The event aims to help children understand where their food comes from, the role of farming in everyday life, and the importance of the countryside, all while offering an affordable and memorable family day out.

Rosie Crust, Head of Charity at Lincolnshire Showground, said:

“Countryside Lincs is all about inspiring the next generation and celebrating the best of our county. We are excited to bring both new attractions and returning favourites to this year’s event, making 2026 even bigger and better for families to enjoy.”

Tickets are available online:

·       Advance: £12.50 adult | £6.50 child (under 2s free) | £36 family

·       On the day: £16 adult | £8.50 child | £42 family

For more information

Follow @LincsShowground on social media.

#FamilyDayOutInLincoln