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Welcome to A Doggy Affair at Hampton Court Palace!

 

All the show's favourites appear at A Country Affair on Hampton Court Palace Green: Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2008.

News just in! .... latest additions .... fire eating, juggling and brilliant Neil Diamond sound-alike Stuart Warren will be appearing each day ..... times to be advised.

Please note: times and programmes are subject to change. Notice boards around the show and announcements during the day will advise of any alterations.



Start - Finish  
10.30 - 11.00 Maypole Dancing
Take a Ribbon with Donna Maria: step up and grab a ribbon: learn this endearing country dance
11.15 - 11.45 Hellfire
Unicycling, Juggling, Fire Eating
12.00 - 12.30 African Dance
A rare opportunity for both children and adults to learn an ancient African dance
12.45 - 13.15 Morris Dancing
Ellington Morris dancers (Saturday 23rd)
Mayflower Morris dancers (Sunday 24th)
Alton Morris (Monday 25th)
13.30 - 14.00 Hellfire
14.15 - 14.45 Snip and Clip
Garden Barbers - Story telling and dance with two loveable characters from the insect world.
14.50 - 15.05 Neil Diamond sound-alike Stuart Warren
15.15 - 15.45 Maypole Dancing
15.45 - 16.15 Maypole Dancing
16.15 - 16.45 African Dance
16.45 - 17.15 Snip and Clip
17.30 - 18.00 Maypole Dancing
   


   
11.00 - 11.30 Cyril The Squirrel Terrier Racing
11.45 - 12.00 The Great Hampton Court Chicken Run - Hen Racing
12.15 - 13.15 Hawks and Falcons - superb flying displays of birds of prey by Counties Hawking
13.30 - 14.00 Stunning displays by the UK's leading jousting team Henry's Knights!
14.15 - 14.30 Chicken Run
14.45 - 15.00 Terrier Racing
15.15 - 16.15 Hawks and Falcons
16.30 - 16.45 Chicken Run
17.15 - 17.30 Henry's Knights!
   


 

Throughout the day there is a packed programme of more entertainment at several locations around the show site. There is a charge for some activities.

Scrambles Dog Show
Clay Pigeon Shooting

Ancient Armouries
- battle skills of days gone by
Butterfly House - walk among delicate creatures from the insect world
Bigtopmania - free play in a fabulous circus marquee
The Farm - animal petting in our very own farm
Kickpoint - football skills for tomorrow's soccer stars
Traditional Fairground Rides - ever favourite rides for all ages
Face Painting - magical transformations into mythical creations
Donkey Rides - forget the seaside, enjoy our Donkey treat
Cookery Lessons - make and bake, cooking hints for kids from our celebrity chef

There is high quality
shopping all day too, including crafts and food. Plus bands all afternoon. A fabulous place for a leisurely lunch and a glass of wine or Pimms.

   


 
Live Music throughout each day (see The Music)
Saturday 23rd August  
12.30 - 12.50 Stewart Warren
13.00 - 13.30 Annie Grace Smith
13.45 - 14.15 Launderette Poets
14.30 - 15.00 The Hensons
15.15 - 15.45 Revere
16.00 - 16.30 Fiona Bevan
16.45 - 17.15 Gabby Young & Other Animals
17.30 - 18.00 Magic Lantern
Sunday 24th August  
12.30 - 12.50 Stewart Warren
13.00 - 13.30 Annie Grace Smith
13.45 - 14.15 Launderette Poets
14.30 - 15.00 The Hensons
15.15 - 15.45 Revere
16.00 - 16.30 Fiona Bevan
16.45 - 17.15 Magic Lantern
17.30 - 18.00 Gabby Young & Other Animals
Monday 25th August  
12.30 - 12.50 Stewart Warren
13.00 - 13.30 Annie Grace Smith
13.45 - 14.15 Launderette Poets
14.30 - 15.00 The Hensons
15.15 - 15.45 Revere
16.00 - 16.30 Fiona Bevan
16.45 - 17.15 Magic Lantern
17.30 - 18.00 Gabby Young & Other Animals
The Great Hampton Court Chicken Run
 
   
 
 
   
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