AN old fashioned country show gets underway in north Durham later this week.

Beamish Agricultural Show, at the open air museum, near Chester-le-Street, has everything from livestock to logging, birds of prey to bee keeping and tractors to a tea tent.

It starts on Thursday and runs until Sunday, recreating a typical country show of the early 1900s.

A spokesman for Beamish Museum said: “In the main ring there are displays of birds of prey flying, sheep shearing and duck herding.

“Around the show field visitors can have a go at archery and tomahawk throwing, explore the Scout Camp, meet First World War soldiers and see period tractors and agricultural machinery on show.

“The craft marquee is packed with traditional craftsmen and women, woodworkers, a leather worker, a rake maker, matters and quilters, all happy to share their skills and knowledge.

“When visitors have worked up a thirst, they can pop into the beer tent, selling locally-brewed ales or visit the Temperance Tea Tent for tea and scones.”

Normal admission fees apply.