William Hercock Ltd

05/06/2026

🎡 Looking for a fantastic family day out this summer?

Blaston Show, sponsored by William Hercock has something for all ages! From the fairground and bouncy castle to the climbing wall, Hook-a-Duck and , there's plenty to keep younger visitors entertained throughout the day.

Add in livestock, horses, classic vehicles, shopping, food and countryside attractions, and you've got the perfect family day out.

🎟️ Don't forget – Early Bird tickets are available with 15% OFF until 15th June

Book now:
www.blastonshow.co.uk/show-entry-tickets/

05/06/2026

NEW IN STOCK – Bottled Flo Gas now available at our Birstall, Leicester branch!

Whether you’re a trade professional or a DIY enthusiast, we’ve got your gas needs covered. Here’s just some of what bottled gas is perfect for:
🔥 Heating – Portable heaters for homes, boats, workshops, and site cabins
🍳 Cooking – BBQs, camping stoves, and outdoor catering
🔦 Plumbing & Pipework – Soldering and brazing copper pipes
🏗️ Construction – Roofing torches, hot air tools, and drying out
🌾 Agriculture – W**d burning, crop drying, and livestock heating
⚙️ Industrial Use – Cutting, welding, and metalwork
🎪 Events & Leisure – Patio heaters, fire pits, and outdoor entertaining

Pop in and see us — our team is on hand to help you find the right cylinder size for the job.

03/06/2026

Attention trade professionals & landscapers!

We have landscaping displays at our Melton Mowbray and Oakham branches; and they’re worth a visit.

From paving and edging to gravel, sleepers, and walling block, everything is laid out so you can see it, touch it, and plan around it before you order.

Pop in and speak to the team. We stock the brands you rely on, with the quantities to match your project.

📍 Melton | 📍 Oakham
🕗 Open 6 days a week

02/06/2026

We can’t wait for the show!

🌟 Principal Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

We are delighted to announce William Hercock Ltd as Principal Sponsor of the 2026 Blaston Show.

Established in 1899, William Hercock has been serving Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond for more than 125 years. As a trusted, family-run builders' merchant, they supply a wide range of building, timber and landscaping materials to both trade professionals and DIY customers.

Their support helps us continue to deliver a fantastic day out for families, exhibitors, competitors and visitors, celebrating the very best of the countryside, rural traditions and local enterprise.

We would like to thank the entire William Hercock team for their generous support.

28/05/2026

Dreaming of a new kitchen or bathroom? Got a client with ideas? … Visit our Oakham branch showroom and see the possibilities in person! Browse stunning displays and work with our creative team to design the perfect space.

📍 Come in and get inspired — we’d love to help bring your vision to life. Open to trade and public.

27/05/2026

🚗✨ Calling all classic car owners! ✨🚗

Do you have a vintage beauty, retro icon, or timeless classic? We’d love to see it at this year’s Blaston Show!

Join us for a fantastic day of motors, community, and countryside fun - and show off your pride and joy among fellow enthusiasts. From polished chrome to roaring engines, every classic has a story to tell.

📍 Blaston Show, Blaston Showground, Langton Rd, Slawston, Market Harborough, LE16 7FA
📅 Sunday 28th June
🚘 Classic vehicle entries now open!

Get involved and help make this year’s display bigger and better than ever. Visit https://www.blastonshow.co.uk/product/classic-car-run/ to enter.

20/05/2026

Come and see us at Blaston Show! We’re the main sponsors!! Tickets are available now!

🎟️ Blaston Show Tickets Are Now LIVE! 🎟️

Join us on Sunday 28th June for one of Leicestershire’s favourite countryside events — the Blaston Show! 🌾🐑🚜

Book now and SAVE 15% with our Early Bird ticket offer until 15th June.

Expect a fantastic family day out packed with:
🐴 Horse displays & equestrian competitions
🐑 Sheep dog demonstrations & sheep shearing
🚜 Vintage tractors & steam engines
🚗 Classic car parade
🏁 Lawn mower racing
🐶 Terrier racing & dog show
🎪 Family entertainment & fun fair attractions
🛍️ Trade stands, shopping, food & drink
…and so much more!

📍 Blaston Showground, Langton Road, Slawston, Market Harborough, LE16 7FA

💚 Organised entirely by volunteers, with proceeds supporting this year’s charities: LOROS and Leicester Animal Rescue.

🎫 Early Bird Prices:
Adults: £12.75
Young People (13–16): £4.25
Children 12 & under: FREE

Book your tickets now before the discount ends on 15th June:
🌐 www.blastonshow.co.uk

29/04/2026

Congratulations to the Thirlby Family. Owners of Chiroqui Princess, winner of the William Hercock Maiden Trophy on Saturday at the Quorn Point to Point Races; presented by our chairman Sara Hercock

16/01/2026

🚚New Fleet Addition Alert!🚚

We’re proud to introduce the latest addition to our fleet – a brand new 12-tonne tipper lorry (carries 6 tonnes)💪

Designed for flexibility, efficiency, and dependable performance, this new vehicle allows us to deliver aggregates and materials quickly and reliably, even to tighter sites and smaller projects. Another step forward in keeping your jobs running smoothly.

Keep an eye out for it on the road and on site 👀
📞 Need a delivery? Speak to the team today!