A traditional country show takes over the grounds of an historic house and chapel, in County Durham at the weekend.

The Durham County Show will take place in the grand setting of the former Ushaw College, off Woodland Road, between Bearpark and Esh village, on Saturday and Sunday, July 29/30.

Among the many attractions over the weekend will be a busy range of horse and pony classes, including the return of the popular driving classes, with championship qualifiers and full British Driving Association events.

The supreme champion horse and pony finalists will be chosen from the champions and section winners from the Saturday and Sunday showing and driving winners, staged in the main arena.

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An extra incentive is the chance to qualify for London International Horse Show for some of the winners.

The Mini Pony Show takes place on Saturday in the main arena, with the Shetland Pony Racing classes staged over both days.

The Strut Ya Mutt Dog Show, featuring Mutt’s Got Talent, should prove a popular feature of the show, with £1 from every entry donated to the Hero Paws charity.

There will also be Rodeo Championships, in the Bull Ring, Birds of Prey displays, graffiti art classes in the Festival Village.

Other attractions include canine flyball contests, a Little Critters Mobile Petting Zoo and re-enactment shows from various eras in history.

Passes are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children for each day.

A show ticket is required for entry to the grounds of Ushaw, on both days, with admission from 9am to 5pm.

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Annual Ushaw members who joined prior to July 1 are also entitled to free admission.

But Ushaw day passes will not be available to purchase over the weekend, with normal admission resuming on Monday July 31.

Further details are available via durhamcountyshow.com, or by ringing (07770) 902152.