HUNDREDS of people enjoyed seeing animals of all shapes and sizes and seeing a famous face at a countryside show.

Organisers have been celebrating a successful day of countryside fun marking the 76-year anniversary of the Hanbury Countryside Show.

Hundreds of people of all ages packed out Park Hall Farm in Hanbury on Saturday (July 1).

Show director Richard Heath said visitor numbers were up from 2022 which exceeded all expectations in a tough economic climate.

He said: "Everyone is tired, but elated, and already enthusing about plans for the 2024 show.

"This weekend has been the result of an incredible team and community effort, and the commitment of everyone has paid off.

We are extremely grateful to all those who give their time to support this event. We couldn't do it without them." 

Mr Heath also said that positive feedback has been flooding in since the gate closed at 6pm on the day, which has completely overwhelmed the team and its 300 volunteer staff and stewards. 

Headline guest Jules Hudson from Escape to the Country and This Week on the Farm proved to be a hit with visitors.

The Show's Main Arena programme consisted of stunt-riding from the record-breaking Stuntworld International team, show jumping competitions and the Grand Parade of Livestock.

The Lancaster Bomber was unable to take to the skies, but the crowds were able to see a Spitfire and a Hurricane flypast instead.

The RAF planes flew over the main arena as singer, Helen Pearson, sang a rendition of Vera Lynn's 'White Cliffs of Dover'. 

This year's event also featured the new 'Attwell Farm Park' feature which saw the return of the famous Pablo the singing goat and the Midlands Heavy Horse Association Show.

Next year's event has already been confirmed to be taking place on Saturday, July 6.