Countryfile's Adam Henson on why Royal Three Counties Show is a 'joyous occasion'
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The Royal Three Counties Show promises to be a spectacular “joyous occasion” once again this year as it expects to showcase the very best of farming to more than 80,000 visitors. There will be no shortage of animal encounters for visitors to enjoy at this year’s show which runs from today (June 12) to Sunday, (June 14) after a record number of livestock entries.
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The daily Grand Parade of Livestock is a highlight, in which hundreds of prize-winning animals are led around the main arena at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson is among the commentators who will be providing interesting information about each breed.
And the Cotswold Farm Park co-owner said he is really looking forward to the event which showcases the agriculture of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire at its finest. “I’ve been going ever since I was a kid and doing everything from going with a family member to showing sheep and cattle to judging and having the Cotswold Farm Park stand there,” he said.
“And for the last few years, I’ve been working with them as one of their ambassadors and helping to support the show.” He said it’s a showcase for everything going on in the world of farming and the agricultural sector. “If you think of the three counties it represents, there’s everything from sheep, to beef to dairy right through to strawberries, fruit and arable crops and everything in between.
“There’s a huge amount of produce that is grown in the Three Counties but of course, it is a national event, and people will be bringing livestock and horses from all over the UK. “One of the many great things the show does is connecting the general public with farming “, he added. “They learn and understand more about what is going on in food production and have a good time.
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It’s a joyous occasion.” Adam believes the event is also good for agriculturalists and farmers coming together to share ideas, latest research as well as their worries and concerns about the future of farming.
“A lot of farming is quite isolated and a little insular, so to be able to come to an event and celebrate those things is one of the things we should do more of.” Gloucestershire is the host county this year and Adam is very looking forward to seeing the county’s iconic breeds. Tickets for Royal Three Counties Show 2026 start from £25 (under 16s are free of charge).
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Report source: Gloucestershire Live