The parish of Elsworth covers an area of 1,554 hectares to the north of the Cambridge to St Neots road.

[5] Listed as Eleswurth in 974, and Elesuuorde in the Domesday Book of 1086, the name Elsworth means "Enclosure of a man called Eli".

The present parish church of the Holy Trinity was built on the site of its predecessors in the 13th or 14th century, and the chancel and west tower date from this period.

Above the porch door is a sundial bearing the inscription "MOX NOX", and on the east gable is an attractive decorated cross.

[9] The Elsworth Sports Club Pavilion is run by local volunteers and acts as the village hall and social hub.

The pavilion is available to hire for private events, as well as hosting meetings of village organisations such as the Parish Council, Women's Institute and Elsworth Jubilee Club.

The show features competitions in many traditional categories such as baking and preserve making, as well as photography, art and other activities.