Ploughing matches are held on a local level throughout the country, with the majority being held during September, October and November although many are now held in the spring. This list is updated weekly throughout the year.
The Society of Ploughmen accepts no liability for any errors in listings below. You are advised to check with each organiser that the date and venue listed are correct.
Sunday, 2nd February, 2025
** TRAINING DAY FOR LADIES - Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Research **
Sykes Lane, Torksey, Lincoln, LN1 2PL . What3words///whirlwind.lobster.cities. For further details contact Laura Crowder on 07549 774859
Saturday, 22nd February, 2025
Between Ainderby Quernhow and Sinderby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, by kind permission of Howe Estates. In aid of Herriot Hospice (Lambert Hospital) Thirsk. What 3 words: origin.trembles.udder. For further details contact Derek Tyson on 07789 373092
Sunday, 23rd February, 2025
North Scarle, Lincolnshire. For further details contact Robert Bett on 07903 010773. Raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Sunday, 23rd February, 2025
Roydon, Norfolk. For further details contact Jackie Thomson on 01328 700475.
Saturday, 1st March, 2025 until Sunday, 2nd March, 2025
Upper Morton, Retford, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of Joseph Camm Farms Limited. Further details from Society of Ploughmen on 01302 852469
Competitors from all over Europe will compete for the international titles.
Saturday, 8th March, 2025
East Yorkshire. For further details contact Sarah Dean on 07889 886163
Sunday, 9th March, 2025
Ampton Hall Estates, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1HU. For further details contact Paul Rowe on 01449 672645. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final.
Sunday, 9th March, 2025
Shropshire
Sunday, 9th March, 2025
Land between Sutton-cum-Lound and the A638, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8SE, by kind permission of F Walter & Sons. For further details contact Jon Wheeler on 07976 787751.
Saturday, 15th March, 2025
Gillow Farm, Harewood End, Hereford. For further details contact Nigel Morris on 01989 569377
Sunday, 16th March, 2025
Connah Lane, Boughton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9NE, by kind permission of the Dunthorne Family. For further details contact Simon Durant on 07974 080117.
Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
Prees Heath, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4JT. For further details contact Stuart Vickers on 07710 338138.
Saturday, 5th April, 2025
HMP Lindholme, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6BW. For further details contact David Chappell on 01302 840098.
Sunday, 6th April, 2025
Boston Park Farm, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6DS. Further information from David Chappell on 01302 840098
Sunday, 7th September, 2025
For further details contact Sandra and Colin Hewetson on 07425 879403. Includes a National Vintage Area Final.
Wednesday, 10th September, 2025
Bourne End Farm, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9AP by kind permission of The Cook Family. For further details contact Max Cherry on 07850 734221. Includes a National Vintage Area Final
Saturday, 13th September, 2025
Lythwood Farm, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0AA by kind permission of F D Cornes & Son. For further details contact Karen Pritchard on 01743 884628.
Sunday, 14th September, 2025
Nottinghamshire. For further details contact Jon Wheeler on 07976 787751.
Sunday, 14th September, 2025
Brookhouse Farm, Catchpole Lane, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5QA. For further details contact Jeanette Houghton on 07974 170675.
Friday, 19th September, 2025
Ashe Farm, Pencraig, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HP. For further details contact Nigel Morris on 01989 569377.
Saturday, 20th September, 2025
Halesowen & Hagley Farmers Club, West Midlands. For further details contact Penny Allin on 01527 454964
Saturday, 20th September, 2025
Applesham Farm, Coombes, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RP, by kind permission of W D Passmore & Sons. For further details contact Rowan Allan on 01903 879488 or Felicity Elliott on 07866 202588.
Saturday, 20th September, 2025
For further details contact Carol Daff on 07743 656231
Saturday, 20th September, 2025
Collingham and District Agricultural Society Annual Show, Collingham, Newark, Nottinghamshire. For further details email the organiser.
Sunday, 21st September, 2025
Tyne Valley, Hexham, Northumberland. For further details contact Charlie Halliday on 07780 928560. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final
Sunday, 21st September, 2025
Ankerton Farm, Ankerton Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6LZ. For further details contact Ruth Key on 07904 495862.
Wednesday, 24th September, 2025
For further details contact Judith Ogborne on 07783 709619. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final.
Saturday, 27th September, 2025
Barrington Park Estate, Aldsworth, Gloucestershire, GL54 3PT, by kind permission of Mr R Wingfield. For further details contact Alison Joseph on 07778 906433
Sunday, 28th September, 2025
Chaddesley Corbett Farmers Club, West Midlands. For further details contact Penny Allin on 01527 454964
Wednesday, 1st October, 2025
Buckinghamshire. Email for further details.
Saturday, 4th October, 2025
Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. For further details contact Paul Smith on 07836 234976.
Saturday, 4th October, 2025
North Yorkshire. For further details contact Derek Tyson on 07789 373092. Includes a National Vintage Area Final.
Sunday, 5th October, 2025
South Yorkshire. For further details contact Debbie Savill on 01777 838720 or 07870 397486. Includes a National Vintage Area Final and a Ferguson Area Final.
Saturday, 11th October, 2025 until Sunday, 12th October, 2025
Allesely, near Coventry West Midlands. By kind permission of the Brandreth Family and the Sir Thomas White Trust.
Further information from the Society of Ploughmen on 01302 852469.
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Saturday, 18th October, 2025
Hill Wootton, Warwick, CV35 7PP, Warwickshire . For further details contact Andy Bean on 07749 651188. Includes a National Area Vintage Final and a Ferguson Area Final.
Ploughing matches are held across the UK and throughout the year. They offer the chance for both novice and experienced ploughmen and women to take part. It's also a fantastic day out for families and people who enjoy the countryside and rural living.
The high point of the British competition ploughing season is the annual British National Ploughing Championships. With classes for conventional, reversible and horse-drawn ploughs as well as vintage tractors and ploughs.