Heritage Transport Show Sees Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers. - Kent County Agricultural Society

For the second year in a row, the Heritage Transport Show and South East Bus Festival on Saturday 5^th April 2025 saw record-breaking visitor numbers as the event continues to grow! This annual event at the Kent Showground is a celebration of vehicles through the ages! Boasting over 1000 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, tractors, military, steam, stationary engines and buses from across the South East and beyond, the Heritage Transport Show is a fun day out for all the family.

Visitors took a step back in time to discover the history of vehicles through the unique exhibits on display and had the opportunity to browse a range of trade stands, auto memorabilia and our annual farmers’ market. Younger visitors enjoyed vintage fairground rides and free bus rides around the Showground on buses from all eras and were able to pause to take in the incredible tricks and stunts performed by the Kent Youth Trials young riders!

Also back for 2025, the Kent Farmers’ Market offered visitors the opportunity to discover local food, drink and crafts from Kentish producers and artisans. The market is run by the same organisers as Tonbridge and Aylesford Farmers’ Markets, with high quality traders from across the county.

New for 2025, visitors were wowed by the opportunity to take a private helicopter flight over the Kent Showground and surrounding countryside for a unique vantage point of the days festivities!

Benefitting from glorious April sunshine, the day was deemed a resounding success by organisers, the Kent County Agricultural Society, as well as visitors and exhibitors alike.

The Heritage Transport Show featuring the South East Bus Festival will return to the Kent Showground on Saturday 11^th April 2026!

Click below for more information

https://kcas.org.uk/heritage-transport-show/

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1 Kent YFC
Catch the Kent Young Farmers' Clubs in action in their livestock rings by Gate 1! Watch members aged 10-28 compete to display their knowledge, skill and passion across all 3 days of the show.
2 Falmouth Avenue Trade
Featuring our Wool tent and Agricultural Trade section alongside General Trade stands, Falmouth Avenue takes pride of place directly opposite the livestock rings.
3 Livestock Area
Always a highlight of the Kent County Show, the livestock area houses a huge variety of sheep, cattle and goats. Take a ringside seat to see these beautifully turned out animals and their exhibitors in action as they go head to head to compete for the coveted title of Supreme Champion .
4 Living Land Village
The Living Land Village is an interactive and educational area offering a taster of our primary school event held in May. Bursting with activities for the whole family, this area will inspire learning about food production and farming in Britain through different zones. Activities in this area include digging for veg, cooking with locally produced ingredients, milking a demonstration cow and watching the legendary dancing sheep in The Sheep Show!
5 The Curious Cow Restaurant & Bar
When you're ready to take a break, stop by The Curious Cow Restaurant & Bar in the Clive Emson Centre!
6 Show Office
Visit our Show Office to upgrade to a 1-Day Members' ticket and gain access to the exclusive Members' Area.
7 John D Wood & Co. Astor Ring Entertainment
The John D Wood & Co. Ring boasts an action-packed schedule of entertainment, from all the thrills of our Showjumping classes to the incredible Grand Parade of Livestock... and not forgetting the stunning display from the Paul Hannam ATV Stunt Team!
8 Equine Village
Kent County Show plays host to over 100 equine classes across three days, including the prestigious Horse of the Year Show and London International Horse Show qualifiers, where entrants fiercely compete against each other in the hopes of securing a place at these spectacular equine events. Alongside all the action of the Equine Rings, the Equine Village is home to our farriers competitions, horse-related trade and plenty of entertainment for all ages! See our full ring schedule here.
Don't forget to leave time to browse all the equine trade to stock up on all your tack, clothing, boots, stable bedding and more!
9 Astor Courtyard Catering Village
The Astor Courtyard is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite to eat between equine classes or on your way to catch our incredible main ring entertainment from the Grand Stand!
10 Kent Art Quarter
NEW for 2026! Don't miss the Kent Art Quarter, a stunning display of Kent's local artists! Browse their beautiful works of art, join a workshop to hone your skills and check out the hundreds of incredible entries from children aged 4-11 in our Kent Art Competition.
11 Members' Area
Our Members' Area is an exclusive hub for all members of the Kent County Agricultural Society to enjoy the show from! Catch the John D Wood & Co. Ring action from the Members' grand stand, soak up the sun on the Members' lawn or treat yourself to lunch and a drink in the Members' restaurant and bar.
12 Garden Life
Stop by the Brachers Building for a glimpse of our Garden Life area! With competitions ranging from stunning Floral Arts displays to a school wheelbarrow planting competition, our green-fingered visitors are bound to find the perfect inspiration for any sized garden. Whilst you're there, stop by and say hi to the Kent Beekeepers and marvel at the incredible honey and beeswax craft displays, made with a little help from their buzzing bees! New for 2026, we're delighteed to be hosting the Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies' Summer Show. Find them in their marquee beside the Brachers Building.
13 Countryside Area
Discover our Countryside Village at this year's Kent County Show! With new entertainment, tradestands and demonstrations, the Countryside Village is the place to be for everything from field sports and fishing to fun for your canine friends. In the Bethany School Ring, catch fly-fishing, sheepdog demonstrations, The Lamb National, birds of prey and more!
14 Churchill Avenue Trade
Explore Chuchill Avenue to discover agricultural machinery dealers, our food market area and more!
15 Village Green
The Village Green is a space to stop and rest, grab a bite to eat and enjoy live music from the stage! It will also be home to Grooves On The Green, our evening entertainment for exhibitors, stockmen, members and anyone with a Saturday wristband or badge.
16 Edward Hardy Avenue Trade
The Edward Hardy Avenue is our prime trade avenue, where visitors can browse a wide range of businesses and food stalls.
17 New Kent Courtyard Catering
The New Kent Courtyard, situated close to Gate 1, is the perfect place to stop for food or grab a refreshing drink whilst taking in all the action from the YFC rings!
18 Pony Rides & Giant Aldabra Tortoises
Little ones inspired by the action of the equine rings won't want to miss the opportunity to try their hands at pony riding on the New Kent Road! While you're here, be sure to stop by and say hi to the Giant Aldabra Tortoises, back by popular demand after proving a hit for the last two years!
19 Woodland Area
Down in our Woodland area, watch the incredible working horses display, catch the Saxon re-enactment in action and have a go at archery with Joe's Bows!
20 Heritage Section
From tractors to steam engines, cars to motorcycles, the Heritage Area has a great selection of vintage vehicles on display, telling the story of transport through time. The Kent Youth Trials Club is back for 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary, with their crew of daring stunt riders.