Unmissable events

Country show August 3 North Devon Show, Umberleigh Barton Farm, Devon. A host of livestock classes, from alpacas to cattle, showjumping, dog show, demonstrations and trade stands ( 01769 573852; www.north devonshow.com)

August 4 Burwarton Show, Cleobury North, Shropshire. Enjoy the Diggerland Dancing Diggers Stunt Team, sheep shearing, fly-casting demonstrations and even camel racing (01746 787535; www. burwartonshow.co.uk)

August 5– 6 Perth Show, South Inch Park, Edinburgh Road, Perthshire. Admire the fine livestock in the community while enjoying family entertainments and feasting on local artisanal produce ( 01738 623780; www.perthshow.co.uk)

August 10 The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show, Fonmon Castle Park, Glamorgan. A fun day out with poultry show, dog show, cattle and sheep classes, horse classes, trade stands and a food hall ( 07513 141698; www.valeof glamorganshow.co.uk)

Horse trials August 5–7 The Festival of British Eventing ( above), Gatcombe Park, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire. The national horse trials titles decided plus shopping village and arena attractions, including the Duke of Beaufort’s hounds ( 01423 339423; www. gatcombe-horse.co.uk)

Flower show August 5– 6 Taunton Flower Show, Vivary Park, Somerset. Get inspired by the floral displays ( below left) and lectures, then shop for gardening equipment and plants (www.tauntonfs.co.uk)