THE Royal Three Counties show returns to Malvern this weekend, promising one of its most spectacular years to date.
More than 90,000 people are expected through the gates of the Three Counties Showground for the three-day show, running between Friday and Sunday.
Billed as the UK’s largest livestock and equine event, the show is boasting a wealth of new and returning attractions this year.
Here are 10 things you can enjoy at the show this year:
1. Meet a countryside celeb
Royal Three Counties Ambassador and TV farming celebrity, Adam Henson, returns for 2017 for all three days of the show.
2. Watch a fashion show with a difference
Supermodels of the sheep world will take to the ‘wool walk’ in a fashion show as part of the Discover Sheep area. Celebrating the story of wool, an educational trail will be included in this area alongside hands on spinning, felting and knitting displays for visitors.
3. Have a bite to eat
Whet your appetite with the Royal Three Counties Show 'Pint and Ploughmans'. With a brew specially created by Gloucestershire-based Hillside Brewery, showgoers are invited to enjoy a slap up ploughmans alongside a bottle of Thirst in Class, the official Three Counties Show beer.
4. Catch up with the Young Farmers
Young Farmers never fail to deliver quirky off the wall events and this year is no exception, with activities including Lego construction and a ‘Dress like Adam Henson’ class.
5. Spot a politician!
Newly-appointed Secretary of State for the Environment, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, is expected to attend on Friday – his first public appearance since taking office.
6. Enjoy a skydiving spectacular
The Red Devils, the British Army's Parachute Regiment Display Team, are set to thrill the crowds with a breathtaking display of aerial acrobatics.
7. Or marvel at a thrilling show closer to the ground
The main arena will feature a packed timetable of entertainment, headlined by show favourites the Bolddog Lings FMX team.
8. Quiz the farming experts
The show's brand new Ask the Farmer Theatre is an area where visitors can ask the farmers anything that they’ve always wanted to know. The focus here is on Gloucestershire breeds such as Cotswold Lion Sheep, Gloucester Cattle, Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs, Gloucester Goose and Jubilee Game Hens.
9. Get an authentic taste of countryside life
The Country Pursuits Village is where you’ll find all things country, from Shetland ponies to sheepdog trials, falconry, farriery and blacksmithing.
10. Simply soak in the atmosphere
Why not just join the crowds taking a wander around the show site? With exciting attractions to explore at every turn, it certainly won't be long before something grabs your attention.
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