The much-anticipated Royal Three Counties Show returns to Malvern’s Three Counties Showground from Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, promising a thrilling weekend filled with countryside charm and entertainment for the entire family.
As one of the UK’s largest agricultural events, the show will showcase over 8,000 animals across nearly 900 livestock classes. Each day, the Main Arena comes alive with the Grand Parade of Livestock at 3:45 pm, featuring expert insights from BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson, who highlights rare and minority breeds.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the Farming Village, meeting animals from Angora goats to British pigs, and explore the significance of British wool across industries including fashion and construction. New attractions like the Pig Village and Goat Show offer live demonstrations and interactive experiences, while competitive sheep shearing adds to the excitement.
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Animal enthusiasts will love the new hands-on zone by Attwell Farm Park, the Smallholders Area showcasing alpacas and their hypoallergenic fleece, and the Countryside Area’s spectacular flying displays by Hawkeye Falconry. Sheep herding and gundog demonstrations will also take place, along with opportunities to try your hand at fly fishing.
The equestrian program features over 290 classes, including qualifiers for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show, carriage driving displays, and the return of the Prince Philip Cup Pony Club Mounted Games. Kids will be delighted by performances from mini ponies Rolo and Sprout and the majestic Shire horses presented by the Shire Horse Society.
Spectacular entertainment continues with the Bolddog Lings freestyle motocross team performing daring stunts 35 feet in the air. Thrills continue as the British Army’s Red Devils parachute team make dramatic descents with flags and smoke trails on Friday and Sunday.
Special guests Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson’s Farm and Ally Hunter Blair of Born Mucky will lead machinery demonstrations and speak in the Future of Farming Theatre. Kaleb will join Anthony ‘Murf’ Murphy of The Beefy Boys in the Food & Drink Theatre, where Murf will share his award-winning burger recipe and conduct a Burger School session on Sunday. Other culinary stars include Matt Tebbutt, Farmer Will, and Kate Humble.
The STIHL Timbersports British Championships bring high-energy lumberjack competitions to the show, testing competitors’ strength and skill with axes, saws, and chainsaws.
For families, more than 100 free activities await, including a children’s beach area, a Potato Dig, live music, beekeeping demonstrations, traditional crafts, and a young farmers’ tug of war. Plus, under 16s enter free, making it a perfect Father’s Day outing.
Advance adult tickets are available for £24.85. For bookings and information, visit www.royalthreecounties.co.uk or call 01684 584 924.