AS gates have opened for the biggest regional event of the year, let's take a look at some pictures of the eagerly anticipated Great Yorkshire Show.

The event, which is the region's largest celebration of farming, food and country life is set to take place over four days for the first time in the event's history, starting today.

READ MORE: Buzzing: Great Yorkshire Show gets underway this morning

Due to Covid restrictions events will take place differently this year with an attendance limit of 26,000 visitors every day and opening hours have been extended from 8am to 6pm every day.

Here are some pictures as the event gets underway.

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The queue at the food hall.

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More to follow..

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