Make sure you drop by the Countryside Arena and Smallholders Village for interesting and informative displays and demos.
Machinery Mile
The ‘Machinery Mile’ is back bigger and better at each show. Starting from South Gate, it showcases an impressive array of cutting-edge farming equipment such as tractors, combines, balers, sprayers, forklifts, diggers and other agricultural machinery from big name brands. Click here to find out more.
There is always a display of a range of vintage tractors, vintage commercial vehicles, and miniature steam engines, in fascinating contrast to their modern counterparts at the show. Get a real feel for the working life of yesteryear and enjoy the parades of vintage tractors and farming machinery, lovingly restored by dedicated enthusiasts, in the Countryside Arena.
Don’t forget there will also be Machinery Demos in the Main Arena hosted by famous faces too.
Forestry
Visitors can get expert advice on tree care and woodland management from a number of organisations while at the show.
There are also stands selling and offering advice on equipment such as log splitters and wood chippers as well as vegetation and arboreal services.
Don’t miss the Forestry Arena, a major attraction for visitors. It features new climbing poles for the pole climbing heats and championships, as well as exhilarating chainsaw demonstrations and competitions. Click here to find out more.
Home and Heritage Area
This brand-new area at the 2025 show celebrates rural crafts, heritage preservation, alongside traditional and artisan skills. There is a focus on listed building conservation and it offers visitors the chance to watch live demonstrations, such as stone carving, timber framing, decorative plastering, thatching, blacksmithing and chat to experts sharing tips and insights. There is also be a timetable of talks throughout the day.
The exhibitors in this area in 2025 included:
- Stonemasons of Worcester
- John Deverell – Stone Carving
- Say it with Wood
- Montez Architecture Ltd
- WJ Conservation
- CJR Heritage Services
Click here for the talks timetable
Rural Crafters
The rural crafters who attended the show in 2025 included:
- Traditional Bargeware – Kathy Robinson
- Lovespoon and hand carving – Dave Richards
- Woodturner – Kevin James
- Willow work/Weaving – Debra Lake
- Traditional Printing – Berna Pullen
- Knot tying – Hugh Roberts
- Stick maker – Alan Clamp
- Stained Glass – Rebecca Jones
- Silversmith – Wendy Murphy
- Pottery – Eszter Denning
- Blacksmith (Outside) – Owain Salter
- Felting and Woolcraft – Katrine Roberts
- Bow making/ leather work/shield making – Sylvankin
Creative Breaks Hands on Crafting
New for this year’s Royal Three Counties Show, Creative Breaks will bring an inspiring celebration of traditional and contemporary crafts to the heart of the showground.
A not‑for‑profit association of artists and craftspeople, Creative Breaks was founded in 2000 to champion hands‑on learning and promote courses run by skilled makers across Herefordshire. Their mission: to help people discover the joy of creating, crafting, and learning from talented artisans.
Stepping in as a fresh re‑imagining of the former Forgotten Skills area, this feature will invite visitors to explore a diverse range of creative disciplines — each led by passionate experts who love sharing their craft.
Crafts showcased at the show this year will include:
- Mosaics
- Japanese Paper Marbling
- Rag Rug Making
- Wet Felt Making
- Textiles
- Stone Carving
- Stained Glass
- Watercolour Painting
From the vibrant patterns of mosaic art to the fluid beauty of Japanese marbling and the tactile world of textiles and felt, Creative Breaks offers something for every curious mind and creative spirit. Visitors can meet the makers, watch demonstrations, and learn how to get involved in one of their year‑round courses.
Smallholders Village
This section of the showground is the perfect place to get advice, browse equipment and discover how to look after your small holding. Find out more here.
Shopping and Information Points
Rural sports enthusiasts can stock up on essentials from a wide range of quality country clothing and equipment retailers located around the showground. Visit our shopping page for more information on trade stands.
Farriery, Blacksmithing and Wrought Iron Competitions
Watch the sparks fly as horseshoes are fitted and blacksmiths create a range of contemporary and traditional ironwork in fierce competitions and demonstrations, giving you a whole new appreciation of the ancient and highly skilled crafts of farriery and blacksmithing.
The Royal Three Counties Show holds one of the largest competitions in the country and there’s a full programme with competitors from across the UK.
There are also wrought iron competitions and ironware for sale and an information area.
