THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to Countryside Live in a jam packed event which welcomed special guests, competitions and fun for families.

Organisers say some 11,150 visitors attended over the two day event where special guests Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and Peter Wright of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet drew in huge crowds for their onstage Q&A’s in Harrogate.

Charles Mills, show director, said: “We’ve had a terrific weekend, welcoming thousands of visitors into the Showground in some stunning Autumn weather. Children enjoyed hands on activities, there was the wonderful cookery theatre and Meet the Farmer section. We’ve also seen some fierce competition across all the animal classes with some fantastic winners.”