One of the UK's largest countryside shows will make its return to Three Counties Showground in June.

The Royal Three Counties Show will be hosted by the Malvern venue from Friday, 14 to Sunday, June 16, with a range of new features, family fun, entertainment, food and drink, and lots of animals.

The show will introduce a brand-new showjumping ring, which will where 54 horses will be showcased as they qualify for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

 

 

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Positioned conveniently next door will be the Food & Drink Festival, which will be stocked with community-sourced street food and produce.

Another new attraction will be the Grow Your Own and Small Holders Village, which will provide an opportunity for visitors to learn about growing their own produce and managing a smallholding.

The interactive allotment-style space will offer tasks like digging for potatoes, watching a working hive, trying traditional skills like stonemasonry and wool felting, and guided sessions on home composting and soil education.

A 'Machinery Mile' will also debut, displaying a vast range of advanced farming equipment from renowned brands, where visitors can contrast the mammoth machines with a parade of restored vintage tractors.

The Future of Farming area will feature guest speakers on industry subjects such as soil health, water quality, AgriTech development, alternative incomes and how to support farmers in the current climate.

The Main Area will be a hub of pulseraising entertainment, including the returning Bolddog Lings freestyle motorcross stunt display team.

A new Racehorse to Riding Horse feature class will highlight the capability of these magnificent animals.

Alice Arnold, show lead for Royal Three Counties Show, said: "The Royal Three Counties Show, which has been taking place for over a century now, has become a much-loved event in the calendar.

"This year’s show will feature over 6,000 animals, hundreds of events and activities for visitors of all ages, an exhilarating programme of live entertainment, some of the best local food and drink, plus the chance to enjoy a fun-filled weekend celebrating our glorious countryside!"

Adults can purchase advance day tickets for £23 and children under 16 may attend free of charge.

Tickets can be booked online at www.royalthreecounties.co.uk/ or by calling 01684 584 924.