There are ten challenges to choose from and their focus is on inspiring young people to gain a better understanding of Lincolnshire's rich agricultural history, it's horticulture and land-based activities. To be involved in the Schools' Challenge, choose from one of our exciting challenges to join us at the Lincolnshire Show.
The challenges are designed to link food, farming, the local community, the environment and sustainability to the National Curriculum and we hope you enjoy embedding the challenge projects into your learning. Schools’ Challenge is student led and encourages them to research their ideas and present their findings at The Lincolnshire Show, competing for Schools’ Challenge Champion.
Each challenge has a suggested key for the type of project:
All challenges can be extended or simplified, get in touch for support.
We welcome all to take part from early years, primary, secondary, special schools as well as external clubs, groups, and associations. Why not enter as part of a post- exam project, take a look at our to see how you can work a quicker project into the last term of school.
We have a on 22nd January 2025, 4pm-6.30pm where you can find out more and gain valuable tips and advice!
Contact Suzy Stone to book on: sstone@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
Please find below the essential documents to enter the School’s Challenge. Please make note of the deadlines and use the Your Journey and Key Dates document for a precise overview of the different stages of entry.
Recommended deadline 28th March 2025
Recommended deadline 28th March 2025
Deadline 2nd May 2025
Deadline 2nd May 2025
Deadline 2nd May 2025
Deadline 23rd May 2025
If you'd like to get involved in the 2025 Schools' Challenge, please contact Suzy Stone in our Education team on sstone@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk or education@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
Tel: 01522 585502
If you are not entering the Schools’ Challenge but would like to visit The Lincolnshire Show as a School Group
Download the Ticket Application Form Schools' Visits 2025 - Deadline 2nd May 2025