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| South of England Show | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view over the showground in 2003 | |
| Genre | County show |
| Dates | First Thursday in June for three days |
| Location(s) | Ardingly, Sussex |
| Years active | 1967 – present |
| Attendance | 84,000 (2009)[1] |
| Website | The South of England Show |
The South of England Show is a county show held annually at its own showground in Ardingly, Sussex during June.[2][3]
The show was founded in 1967 and is organised by the South of England Agricultural Society, which has been patronised by Queen Elizabeth II and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, respectively.[4][5] The show attracts up to about 80,000 visitors every year.[6][7][1]
- ^ a b "Busy final day as South of England Show closes at Ardingly". Sussex Express. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "The South of England Show". South of England Agricultural Society.
- ^ Sadiq, Attiq (31 May 2008). "Top Five Events:The South of England Show". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
- ^ "The 2009 South of England Show". South of England Agricultural Society.
- ^ Everest, Lee (24 October 2024). "Showground gets Royal Patron!". Ashdown Radio. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Thousands flock to South of England Show". Mid Sussex Times.
- ^ "South of England Show 2008". Worthing Herald.