The Royal Three Counties Show, the largest livestock and equine show in England, featuring one of the country’s biggest exhibitions of cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, including rare and native breeds, returns to Three Counties Showground in Malvern from June 14-16, with a host of special guests and unique animal encounters to keep visitors of all ages entertained.

BBC Countryfile and The One Show presenter, Matt Baker MBE, will be participating in two Q&A sessions on Saturday 15 June at the Future of Farming theatre and also at the Food and Drink Theatre, while fellow BBC Countryfile presenter John Craven OBE will take part in a Q&A session followed by a book signing on the Sunday.

JB Gill – JLS band member, CBeebies presenter and farmer – will be share his thoughts and experience of farming at the Future of Farming Theatre on Sunday, followed by a book signing.

British livestock is an integral part of the Royal Three Counties Show, and this year’s Show will see no less than 35 showing rings in the Farming Village, featuring some of the country’s finest cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and alpacas.

This will include rare and minority breeds, concluding with the RBST (Rare Breeds Survival Trust) Watchlist Interbreed Championship on Sunday 18 June, offering a fascinating insight into the conservation and preservation of these protected and endangered animals.

The new Goat Show will see a variety of breeds compete across all three days, as well as interesting talks and demonstrations around foot trimming, a showing masterclass and opportunities to hear talks by acclaimed judges.

The Royal Three Counties Show is nothing short of an equine enthusiast’s dream. This year, a brand-new British Showjumping area, located in the Cotswold Ring, will offer a dramatic spectacle of showjumping classes to entertain visitors of all ages.

More equine skill will be on display on Saturday and Sunday as fast-paced ponies gallop around the Main Arena, when some of the top Prince Philip Cup Pony Club Mounted Games teams from across the country present historic cavalry techniques, in the form of relay races, with items such as cones, buckets, balls and flags to increase the intensity and demonstrate their skill.

Advance day tickets to the Royal Three Counties Show cost £23 for adults and children under 16 are free. To book tickets, visit www.royalthreecounties.co.uk/ or call 01684 584 924.