Family Activities
There is always lots to do and see for families at Royal Three Counties Show, in fact there will be over 101 free things to do this year. Get a taste for what happens at the show that will keep little ones engaged below and don’t forget under 16’s go free!
More Useful Information
Pre-bookable Experiences and Workshops
Click here to find out more about the below experiences and to book.
- Alpaca Cafe (Fri, Sat & Sun)
- Meet Harlow Luna White (Sat) – SOLD OUT
- Beefy Boys’ Burger School (Sun)
- Livestock Lines Tours (Fri, Sat & Sun) – SOLD OUT
- Kids Pizza Making Workshop (Sat & Sun)
Hobby Horse Area (Adventure Avenue)
Gallop into fun with our brand-new Hobby Horse Area, brought to you by The Hobby Horse Association!
Competition Arena – Cheer on exciting hobby horse competitions or enter yourself!
UK Hobby Horse Association run events across the South of England open to first timers, beginners or advanced hobby horse enthusiasts and are pleased to be bringing jumping classes to Royal Three Counties Show at Three Counties Showground, Malvern for the first time.
Jumping classes are open to all abilities and are divided by age (3–9 years and 10+), and all competitions are qualifiers for the Hobby Horse Championship Show 2026 (this will take place on November 29 at Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, RG27 0LJ). The child’s age is taken as of the 1 January.
Hobby horse showjumping competitions are judged with a combination of style fences and time section. This is not a competition for horses and ponies.
Pre-entries cost £10, late entries £12 (subject to availability). Late entries on the day of the event are subject to there being space in the classes. Hobby horses will be available at the event to loan for individual classes.
Enter, find out more and read the T&Cs on UK Hobby Horse Association website here. Please note, tickets for admission to Royal Three Counties Show must be purchased in addition to competitions entries.
‘Have a Go’ Ring – Take the reins and try hobby horse riding for yourself in the afternoon – every rider has a chance to win a rosette!
Meet the Ambassadors – Watch brilliant displays from The Hobby Horse Association’s very own ambassadors.
Visit the Hobby Horse Association stand to purchase hobby horses, horse passports, and more. Don’t forget to snap a photo on the podium with your rosette!
Attwell Farm Park
Award-winning Attwell Farm Park will be bringing fun farmyard animals to meet, along with their rainforest bugs roadshow.
Learn About Pigs
The Pig Village has a dedicated area celebrating the British pig industry, offering engaging educational experiences for visitors including live displays, interactive breed showcases, and insights into the world of pig farming.
Pedal Tractors and Toy Farm Machinery (supported by Killbran)
The pedal tractors are always a firm favourite at the show.
Killbran have kindly donated realistic toy machinery to make this area even more exciting! You’ll find a bale trailer complete with 6 foam bales, a double bale lifter set, a front loader bale handler and a butterfly mower!
STIHL Toys Play Area
STIHL have kindly donated a range of toy tools and equipment inspired by their real-life products for children to play with in a designated area at the show.
Families can also cheer on your favourite lumberjacks and lumberjills as they compete in fast paced races to be crowned champions at the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Arena with STIHL foam hands and plenty of enthusiasm. Find out more here.
Main Arena Displays
Don’t miss the jaw-dropping live action in the Main Arena each day of the show! Click here to find out more.
Livestock
Get close to some of the finest livestock from across the UK as they’re prepped for the show ring and learn all about the different breeds while they’re being judged or during the daily grand parade. Find out more here.
Horses & Ponies
The Royal Three Counties Show is the place to come for pony lovers. There will be horses and ponies of all shapes and sizes taking part in showing, show jumping and demonstrations, plus so much more! Learn more here.
Potato Dig
As CountryTastic has proven, there’s nothing better than grubbing about in soil if you’re a little one. Kids can get their hands dirty as they hunt for spuds and then take them home to eat if they wish!
Countryside Arena
There are lots of activities for children to get involved in down at the Countryside Arena, for example, have-a-go fishing sessions or interactive falconry displays. Click here to find out more.
Mini Rovers
The popular mini rovers will be back. Little ones will enjoy takin their tiny land rovers around an obstacle course. Please note, there is a surcharge for this activity.
Vintage Fun Fair
There will be a range of rides, games and activities to enjoy at the vintage fun fair. Please note there was a surcharge for the fun fair rides, games and activities.
Family Selfie Trail
Families can take photos with different features that made up the family selfie trail around the showground.
Sports Sessions
Cheltenham Lacrosse will be hosting fun, energetic try‑out sessions, giving children the chance to discover a brand‑new sport or pick up expert tips to help improve their skills. Whether they’re complete beginners or already budding players, coaches will be on hand to guide them and make the experience exciting and confidence‑boosting.
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation (Friday only) is a committed charity that uses cricket to provide programmes and activities for all communities throughout Worcestershire. They work with schools, clubs, charities, and other partners to empower a county that is active, inclusive, and supported through cricket for all.
During the show, the team will be running ‘activation’ during the three days, including:
- Cricket drills in the blow up tunnel
- Hitting balls in to the tunnel
- Bowling balls in to the tunnel
Emergency & Uniformed Services
Come and see the scale model of an air ambulance then compare it to the life size pod air ambulance. The pod is a section of a de-commissioned Midlands Air Ambulance where you can take a look inside and see the equipment carried out to rescue missions. The volunteers will be happy to answer any of your questions and tell you exciting facts about this amazing charity.
Alongside them, the Royal Navy will be inspiring curious minds with simple STEM experiments that can be linked to the national curriculum. They will also have a flight simulator where you can take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth or drive a speed boat around Portsmouth harbour.
The West Mercia Search and Rescue team will have their climbing Wall for those who want to test their climbing skills and enjoy the birds eye view of the show ground if you make it to the top. Take a look round their rescue vehicle and learn about the kit they carry with them to aid a rescue in challenging conditions. Learn about the safest techniques to rescue some one in difficulty in water and practice throwing a line to rescue them.
The British Army will be bringing a number of activities including:
- The Army gaming bus – Double decker bus containing multiple game consoles
- Army tag archery – Inflatable archery range
- Various military oriented stands with weapons, vehicles & equipment
Pathways Open Garden (Sat & Sun)
The Pathways Garden will be open for show visitors to walk around. There will be an area set up as a small farm with lots of interesting things to see. There will also be colouring activities and a ‘finding items’ challenge for children.
Herefordshire Muesums and Galleries
Herefordshire Muesums and Galleries will be bringing a selection of museum objects and handling items for visitors to explore and enjoy. The pieces that reflect themes of agriculture and rural life to tie in with the overall focus of the show.
They also plan to bring along Herefordshire Hoard replicas, which have proved extremely popular with visitors, especially since renewed interest following the BBC podcast Fool’s Gold.
For our free children’s activities, Herefordshire Muesums and Galleries plan to offer badge‑making and Viking bracelet crafting, which will appeal to a wide range of ages. They will also bring their digital microscopes on hand for insect identification.
The National Education Nature Park is a nationwide environmental
education project. The Nature Park aims to connect young people
with nature and increase biodiversity on school grounds across
England.
National Education Nature Park
Get involved in interactive games to identify habitats, explore wildlife, and learn simple, practical ways to boost biodiversity in school grounds and gardens.
Try our hands-on challenge to discover key actions that can make a real difference for nature, whether in urban spaces or at school.
Our team will also be on hand to chat, share ideas, and offer advice on sustainability and creating more nature friendly environments.
