The award-winning ‘Royal Three Counties Show’, the UK’s premier agricultural and countryside living event, and one of the longest running events of its kind, will return to ‘Three Counties Showground’ in Malvern, with a packed programme of new features, exciting entertainment, agricultural innovations, plenty of family fun for all ages, excellent local food and drink, and – of course – thousands of animals!
The award-winning Royal Three Counties Show is renowned as one of the largest and longest-running annual agricultural celebrations in the UK (the first show took place in 1798), appealing to both those living and working in the agricultural and land-based sectors, as well as those looking to enjoy a fun day out. When it returns to Three Counties Showground from 12th – 14th June 2026, the Royal Three Counties Show will once again host some of the finest livestock from across the UK, with over 8,000 animals expected across the long weekend, as well as a variety of equine events, including show jumping and an impressive 55 Horse of the Year Show qualifying classes.
As ever, visitors will be surrounded by some of the very best local food and drink from across the surrounding counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The Beefy Boys Burger School, will make a sizzling return to the 2026 show, hosted by Herefordshire’s very own award-winning chef Anthony 'Murf' Murphy. The Food & Drink Festival will host some of the UK’s finest food and drink trucks, as well as special guests hosting live demos on the theatre stage. The Three Counties Cider and Perry Festival will return to showcase some of the finest cider and perry from within the three counties.
The high-octane STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Arena will return to the show again in 2026, featuring thrilling displays from some of the very best Timbersports athletes, competing in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS British Championship, British Rookie Championship, British Women’s Championship and the Pro Championship Qualifier. The Royal Three Counties Show is a family-friendly event, and in 2026 is expected to welcome over 4,000 school children from across the surrounding counties to enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on workshops, where they can learn a wide range of new skills, partake in lunch and learn sessions about farming and how our food system works, plus lots of fun and engaging entertainment. Visitors can enjoy a range of workshops, including dried press flowers, mosaics, stone carving, Hobby Horse racing and even learning about new career opportunities in the Future of Farming Rural Careers Fair.
There are also over 100 free family activities to enjoy across the long weekend, as well as plenty of animals to meet! Little ones will love getting their hands dirty digging potatoes for their dinner or trying out some new tricks at Thomes Trilby’s Circus Skills area. Attwell Farm Park will return to the Royal Three Counties Show once again to educate visitors about popular fury friends, such as goats, alpacas, rabbits and guinea pigs, and there will be opportunities to get up close and meet some of these friendly animals.
The Future of Farming Theatre sponsored by Virgin Money will once again bring together experts and special guests from across the agricultural sectors to discuss issues and challenges affecting the industry, as well as current affairs and exciting new innovations. The show will also continue to offer the very best countryside shopping, with stalls selling everything from high-quality rural apparel to handmade crafts and gifts, home and garden sundries to farming equipment and machinery.
The full programme for 2026, including special guest line up, new features and entertainment details, will be announced very soon.
