What's on at the Royal Bath and West Show?
Getty ImagesWith just over two weeks to go until the return of the Royal Bath and West Show, many people will be in the process of planning their journeys and itineraries.
The three-day event based at the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is the largest agricultural event in the west of England. Hundreds of thousands of people descend on the site every year.
It celebrates farming, offering animal exhibits, food stalls, celebrity talks, vintage fairgrounds, live music, and more.
The gates open to the public at 09:00 BST on 29 May.
What's on at this year's show?
A range of activities and attractions are on offer for people of all ages.
In the Main Ring, spectators can see show jumping, scurry racing and parades of livestock.
Chefs such as Andy Clark, Lisa Cadd and George Egg will be hosting live cooking demonstrations.
Fans of Clarkson's Farm can meet Kaleb Cooper on 30 May when he takes part in a Q&A and book signing.
Other workshops focused on wool, butchery and farming will also be held.
Keen gardeners can visit the show gardens and see the entries in the Floral Art competition.
Crafts and goods made by locals will be available to purchase at various stalls.
And in the evenings, there will be live music on the main lawn or late sets in the Pilton Tent.
Do I need to buy tickets?
Organisers recommend that attendees buy tickets online or over the phone ahead of the event.
Advance tickets can be bought up until 28 May, or people can buy tickets on the day.
Children under the age of five can attend for free.
Show membership grants entry to all three days of the event, as well as a free show programme voucher, access to lunch and tea facilities in the members area and forward parking at the site.
People wishing to camp at the showground must purchase an additional ticket to secure a pitch, which is suitable for tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans.
How to get there
The showground offers free parking to all visitors.
The site is located along the A371 Castle Cary to Shepton Mallet road, which is easily accessible from the M5, A37 and A303.
Those travelling by train can disembark in Frome, Castle Cary or Templecombe before continuing their journey by bus.
The number 1 bus, run by South West Coaches, connects Yeovil, Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet with the showground.
Show's history
The show is organised by the Royal Bath and West Society, which was founded in 1777.
The first event took place in Taunton in 1852, before touring the country for more than 100 years
It has been based in Shepton Mallet since 1965.
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