The calendar of the countryside

The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Hampshire's county show, first held as a one-day show at Netley Marsh in 1920, with livestock competitions, equestrian events, forest activities, local food and drink stalls, craft vendors and over 70 free activities.

Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire

The annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits, with falconry displays, fishing theatres and villages, working dogs and 'Meet the Breeds', and food and drink.

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys

One of Europe's largest agricultural shows, held over four days at Llanelwedd with equine and livestock judging across all the major breeds.

Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The 167th Great Yorkshire Show brings 8,500 animals, two national livestock shows (Zwartbles sheep and Charolais cattle), a Food Hall with a dedicated Cheese and Dairy Show, an Agri-Innovation Village and main-ring entertainment, with daily attendance capped at 35,000.

Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Lancashire

Lancashire's county show at Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, with livestock competitions for cattle, pigs, sheep, heavy and light horses and multiple goat varieties, plus showjumping and a family dog show.

Norfolk Showground, Norwich, Norfolk

Described as the largest two-day agricultural show in the country, with over 3,000 animals, 700 trade stands, a Rare Breeds Animal Farm, Norfolk's biggest food and drink experience and a Grand Ring programme.