The New Forest & Hampshire County Show at New Park, Brockenhurst Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st July This amazing County Show is not to be missed, as it is the highlight of Hampshire's social calendar featuring all the attractions that have made it so popular for the best part of a century, bringing traditional country pursuits, new exhibitions and demonstrations to this unique event.

This year's attractions include the return of Christian Moullec and his flying Geese. The David Beckham Football Academy and the Shetland Pony Grand National. This is the Year of Food and Farming so local produce will be On show in the Hampshire and New Forest Food Experience, Food from Field and Forest and the Commoners Drift marquees You can also enjoy tasting in the Food Halls, inhaling the wonderful scents of the Flower show, go back in time and revel in the age of steam or watch and wonder at the terrier, ferret and sheep racing! Mix with a huge range of animals and watch the livestock competitions and equestrian displays including top riders in the international showjumping. There is definitely something for everyone.

Other events include a major Art Exhibition and the Fine Crafted Wood national competition to find the best trainee furniture maker in the UK.

Over 600 stands will provide the opportunity to browse or buy many items that you will never see in the shops. There will be all day entertainment for children, this year not only the stage performances but also a flight simulator, tennis fun challenges and a climbing wall. With woodland walks, a countryside arena, local beer tents, crafts, and animals galore: you can eat, drink and shop til you drop or just pass away a day at a great traditional English summer event.

Whatever your interests, you are guaranteed to have a great time, so don't miss it. Look at www.newforestshow.co.uk for information. Tickets are available now. When you come to the Show let the train take the strain and come to Brockenhurst station where pay-as-you-go shuttle buses will take you right into the Showground

6:58am Sunday 20th July 2008

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