Family Activities
There is always lots to do and see for families at Royal Three Counties Show! 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!

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. So we brought our very own potato patch to Royal Three Counties Show in 2024. Kids could get their hands dirty as they hunt for spuds and then take them home to eat if they wish!
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Arena
Cheer on your favourite lumberjacks and lumberjills as they compete in fast paced races to be crowned champions with STIHL foam hands and plenty of enthusiasm. Find out more here.
Adventure Avenue
Adventure Avenue, supported by RAU, National Grid and The Elms School in 2024, is the place to go for interactive, educational experiences for kids!
In 2024, children were able to get cooking with Ladies in Pigs, learn all about the Midlands Air Ambulance service through their decommissioned heli-pod and take part in science, technology, engineering, and maths activities with the Royal Navy, British Army and National Grid.
Climbing Wall
Children could scale new heights with the climbing wall. Operating between 10.00am and 4.00pm each day of the show.
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.
Vintage Fun Fair
There was be a range of rides, games and activities to enjoy at this vintage fun fair in 2024! Please note there was a surcharge for the fun fair rides, games and activities.
Family Selfie Trail
Families could take photos with different features that made up the family selfie trail around the showground in 2024.
Ladies in Pigs
Ladies in Pigs held workshops to a timetable for children to take part in practical cooking activities in 2024. They also distributed information relating to British food and farming and the educational visits that they offer.
Delicious Food & Drink
There are plenty of places to picnic or treat the family to lunch or sweet treats from one of the many catering trade stands. Find out more here.
Oakey Bear Willow Weaving
Oakey Bear joined Smallholders’ Village at the show in 2024 to help create large scale willow sculptures.
Lacrosse
Families could a go at a new sport with Cheltenham Lacrosse at the 2024 show.
Rugby
Malvern Rugby Club provided taster sessions on the Friday and Upton Rugby Club hosted teaching sessions on the Sunday of the 2024 show.
Multisports
Team Supersports hosted sessions for children to try different sports.
Mini Rovers
Little ones could get behind the wheel of their very own landrover (please note there is a charge for this activity).