THE countdown is on for this year's Countryside Live at the Great Yorkshire Showground for a celebrations of farming and the outdoors.

Special guests Peter Wright and Julian Norton from TV’s The Yorkshire Vet will join host Julia Bradbury at the show, meeting fans and signing their latest books.

Countryside Live will take place on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 with plenty of family fun and all activities FREE once you’re through the gates.

Ms Bradbury will be on the main stage twice a day to talk about her passion for the outdoors.

she said: “I can’t wait to meet the public and spend the weekend at my first ever Countryside Live celebrating my biggest passion – the outdoors! From the ninja assault course to rides on tractors for the kids, the climbing wall, farm animals and plenty of entertainment, it’s set to be a fun packed family day out."

Countryside Live usually attracts around 12,000 visitors across two days.

Tickets are on sale now and parking is free. Please note dogs are not allowed.