2026 Show Guidelines

We at BCA have been working hard to prepare our show. We are still at the venue in New Park, Brockenhurst, S042 7QH.

• • BCA Will be following and working in compliance with any Government guidelines that could be in place at the time of the show.
  • The Kennel Club have allowed our Championship Shows to be unbenched in 2026.
  • There will be our in-out showing Marquees, B.I.S marquees,
  • A new showground layout for exhibitor’s and the admin tent with the BIS ring
  • We are allowing gazebos, pop-up tents and umbrellas.  (No units can be any larger than 3×3 metres & must be in designated area only.  (They MUST not be ringside.)
  • No chairs will be supplied so please bring your own!
  • A full schedule of Classes and Stakes Classes are available to enter with great prize money of £3,000 over the 3 days.
  • Not for competition and spectator dogs are very welcome.
  • Schedules will be online at Higham press for both the Championship & Open Show. or via the link opposite. We will be accepting postal entries as well as on-Line entries.

    A limited number of schedules will be available from the Our Dogs & Birdbrooks stands. Alternatively schedules are available from the Secretary only: Secretary@bournemouth-show.org.uk, Postal entries, to Higham Press Ltd.

  Entries close:

• Championship Show
• Postal: 8th July / Online: 15th July 2026:
  Thursday August 6th 2026 – Open Premier Show
  Friday August 7th 2026 – Hound & Utility 
  Saturday August 8th 2026 – Terrier, Pastoral & Working
  Sunday 9th August 2026 – Toy & Gundogs

• 2026 (Post Mark) & DATE  8th July 2026
• Open Show – 20th July 2026 online. 12.00 noon
• Ring Numbers will be available on line
• Show Catalogues must be pre-ordered & collected by 11am.
• There will be Trade Stands and Catering Trailers  ice cream  and Bar at the show
• Our Caravan Site is next to the Showground, open from  Monday 4th August at 12.00 noon, available for all Show Participants. Book with the BCA Secretary 01258 857721 / 0774 450114  secretary@bournemouth-show.org.uk  – Short stays only bookable with the Secretary; 5 day or more online at Higham press for your Staycation in the heart of the beautiful New Forest There are many outstanding places to visit with in a few miles of the Showground and a wealth of beautiful countryside.
• More info and places to visit click here.