Excitement is building ahead of the return of one of the country’s biggest agricultural shows.

The Royal Lancashire Show will be on from Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23, at Salesbury Hall Estate.

The popular show will have a sheep dog and duck display, the children’s village, beekeeping, rabbit and goat competitions and a children’s funfair.

Colin Mustoe, estate owner and show chairman, said: "We have reintroduced a very large part of the show this year which is heavy horses, such as Clydesdales, Shires, Suffolk Punch. This is the largest entry of heavy horses of any show in the UK, and a lot of people will come just to see them.

“The show is going to be even bigger than last year, and it was a tremendous success then. All the exhibitor stands were sold out weeks ago and this has never happened in the time I’ve worked on the show.

“We have laid almost a mile of aluminium tracking over the showground, which means people who have a disability or have pushchairs can navigate the show without having to go on the grass, so it makes it very easy for everyone to go round the show and I think that’s quite unique in comparison to all of the other agricultural shows I have been to.

“We are very excited and flat out. By the end of this week most of the marquees will be up a week in advance and it should be the biggest show easily by far.”

Beekeeping is a new feature added this year. The children’s village was added to the show in 2018. Children can play there all day long if they wish and there is a fire truck they can explore.

There will also be a range of food and drink on offer. Bowland Brewery, Whalley Wine Shop and a selection of eateries will be available.

The Army will also feature in this year’s event. They will be parachuting into the event and there will also be weapons, machinery and vehicles on display.

The show’s main aim is to promote Lancashire and raise money for charities at the same time. Last year, the show was able to raise money to the Northwest Air Ambulance, Age UK (Lancashire), Fareshare, Yellow Wellies and Farming Community Network.

Last year’s show saw the event attract approximately 25,000 visitors over its three days.

Tickets are now on sale.