Is it going to be sunny at the Suffolk Show?

Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the outskirts of Ipswich as Suffolk's largest agricultural show returns to Trinity Park. The Suffolk Show is held over two days and offers displays, chances to meet animals and taste local food.

The 2026 Suffolk Show is taking place on Wednesday, 27th and Thursday, 28th May.

Organisers, the Suffolk Agricultural Association, call it an "agricultural event that celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and industry of Suffolk".

The show has been held at Trinity Park since 1960, with a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions in 2020 and 2021.

The first Suffolk Show was held in 1831.

Gates open at 07:00 BST and trade stands open from 08:30. It runs until 18:00 both days.

The Suffolk Show has a number of rings which put on some of the main attractions such as show jumping, BMX displays and Shetland ponies.

A military zone will give visitors the opportunity to see equipment and meet personnel.

Agriculture is at the heart of the event and organisers say they want to take people through the story of maize, from field to fork.

Suffolk's emergency services will be at the show, including the police force's rural crime unit.

Parking at the showground is free during the event, but if you are planning on driving to Trinity Park, expect the roads to be busy.

The organisers said that more than 120 signs had been put up on local roads to guide drivers and those should be followed rather than relying on sat-nav.

Shuttle buses will run between the showground and Ipswich railway station, Tower Ramparts bus station and Gainsborough crossroads/All Hallows Church.

The timetable shows the shuttles will start travelling to Trinity Park from 07:00 until 14:00, and start taking passengers away from the showground from 13:00 until 18:30.

There will be a dedicated cycle parking area at the Felixstowe Road entrance to the showground.

The weather can always change but currently no rain is forecast for either day of the show.

The BBC Weather forecast for Ipswich on Wednesday and Thursday reads "sunny and a gentle breeze".

Temperatures are predicted to be a little cooler than it was across the weekend with a high of 22C (72F).

• "Well-behaved dogs on leads" are welcome at the show
• There are no cash machines on site
• First aid is provided by St John Ambulance during show hours
• Tickets will be for sale on the gate
• There will be a hospitality centre for people with disabilities and organisers say all toilet blocks have accessible toilets

BBC Radio Suffolk will be broadcasting live from the show on both days.

The Wayne Bavin at Breakfast show will be live on Wednesday (06:00-10:00) and the afternoon show will be presented from the venue by Louise Hulland (14:00-18:00).

The Sarah Lilley Daytime Show will be live from the Suffolk Show on Thursday (10:00-14:00).

BBC Radio Suffolk's football commentator and Blue Hour presenter Brenner Woolley will be there with Ipswich Town legend Mick Mills. Angelle Joseph from BBC Introducing - Suffolk and Norfolk will also be at the event on Thursday.

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