Experience the Brailsford Ploughing Match, a celebration of rural heritage featuring ploughing and hedgelaying competitions, agricultural exhibits, and local crafts. Enjoy delicious food, family friendly activities in a countryside setting.
Please see the site plan for the location of the main areas.
£15 cash at the gate, or save with advance booking – please see our Tickets page for full details
Can I bring my dog : Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome
Lost & Found : Items (and people) please visit the Secretary’s tent that is towards the site entrance corner of the trade stand area.
The 2026 venue: Sapperton Manor, Church Broughton, Derbyshire, DE65 5AU (postcode at gate)
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Ample free parking is available on-site
From the A50 Eastbound
Turn off at Foston signed for A511 Burton upon Trent.
On leaving A50 slip road turn immediatley left onto Uttoxeter Rd.
Take the second turn on the right onto Hay Lane.
Continuing onto Crowfoot Lane to the match site.
From the A50 Westbound
Turn off at Foston signed for A511 Burton upon Trent.
At the roundabout take the first left (over A50).
At the second Roundabout take the first left, then turn right onto Uttoxeter Road (before A50 slip road).
Take the second turn on the right onto Hay Lane.
Continuing onto Crowfoot Lane to the match site.
For times and locations of Trophy presentations see the Match Programme available on the gate
All times are subject to alteration on the day