The countdown has begun to the 2015 Royal Three Counties Show, which takes place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. The Three Counties Agricultural Society’s signature event will once again celebrate the very best of British farming and its rich heritage, alongside artisan food and thrilling family entertainment.

Chief Executive of the Three Counties Agricultural Society Ken Nottage said: “This year’s show is set to be bigger and better than ever before. We’ve got some wonderful new additions and also a greatly enhanced livestock area and equestrian ring. The society has worked hard to bring the industry’s finest to the Royal Three Counties Show and we’re hoping for another impressive turn out.”

NEW FOR 2015 • Olympic Gold Medallist Carl Hester MBE will display dressage to music in the Main Arena on Saturday afternoon.

• A chariot display from top stunt company The Devils Horsemen. Owned and run by the famous Naprous family, The Devils Horsemen have appeared in blockbuster films and famous television roles for many years. Recent examples have included Game of Thrones, Call The Midwife, Downton Abbey, Maleficent, Les Misérables, War Horse and The Kings Speech to name but a few.

• The Sheep Shearing Test Match, England V Wales. Visitors can see the top English shearers battle it out with pedigree Welsh shearers. World Championship winner and former England captain, Steve Lloyd will Chief Steward the match, bringing to the show his experience from the Golden Shears World Championships.

• The first ever hound show in the history of the Royal Three Counties Show will take place this year. The Saturday of the show will feature hounds that hunt within the Three Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, with individual classes for hounds and also beagles.

• BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson will be appearing on the Friday of the show. Adam will spend part of his time headlining in the new and improved Discovery Zone. Adam will be educating budding farmers on the story of milk and all things dairy at the ‘Discover Dairy’ exhibit. Also in this area will be the famous Sheep Show. A humorous educational live stage show, the Sheep Show features everything anyone ever wanted to know about our woolly friends and we welcome back the incredible dancing sheep!

• A greatly enhanced livestock area will be presided over by dedicated industry experts: Cattle Commentator Mr Clive Davies, Sheep Commentator Mark Roberts and Pig Commentator Tom Alty.

• The International Orchid Show will be inviting children and younger visitors to pot their own orchids. In 2014, the International Orchid Show won a Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and will be exhibiting at the Royal Three Counties Show. Together with many international nurseries, The Great British Orchid Society will appear in a 16,000sqft marquee featuring the finest examples in horticulture.

The Royal Three Counties Show will take place from Friday 12 June until Sunday 14 June. Tickets are now on sale. Advanced tickets are priced from £16 for Three Counties members, and from £17.50 for non-members. Family and childrens tickets are available and tickets are available on the gate. For information on ticket prices and further information on the show, please visit www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties or call 01684 230128.