"Sad news, south Londoners: Lambeth Country Show won't be taking place in 2026. For those not in the know, Lambeth Country Show is a fair that the local council has been running since 1974 in Brockwell Park. The much loved south London show is, according to its website, one of the biggest free family festivals in the UK, with highlights including petting zoos, flower competitions, live music and jousting."
"Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, Lambeth Council Cabinet Minister for Stronger Communities, said that the council would need to spend £1 million to run the two-day event. He also noted the need to reduce the impact of events on locals. Anyanwu said: ' The proposals for next year balances the desire to hold these important events which bring joy to hundreds of thousands of people and celebrates our borough's diverse culture, with reducing the total number of event days to lessen the impact on local people.'"
Lambeth Council announced Lambeth Country Show will not take place in 2026. The show has run since 1974 in Brockwell Park and is one of the UK's largest free family festivals, featuring petting zoos, flower competitions, live music and jousting. The council will reduce event days in Brockwell and require full planning permission for future festivals. Lambeth must save £84 million over four years and estimates running the two-day event would cost £1 million. The council will not contest Brockwell Park legal challenges to avoid taxpayer costs. Protect Brockwell Park welcomed the withdrawal of the council's appeal.
Read at Time Out London
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