The Wayland Show returns to Watton next weekend, promising a blend of outdoor thrills and countryside traditions.

Thousands of visitors are expected to the showground off Brandon Road on August 6 for one of the oldest one-day agricultural shows in the country.

The event aims to provide family entertainment while "continuing to reflect the agricultural and rural heritage of Norfolk".

That traditional appeal can be found in the time-honoured livestock competitions, gun dog displays, vintage tractors, horticulture, cooking and craft stands.

Eastern Daily Press: Vintage tractors at the 2022 Wayland ShowVintage tractors at the 2022 Wayland Show (Image: Denise Bradley)

Meanwhile, the main ring programme includes the Taverham Band, Fens Falconry, a Ju Jitsu display, the Shetland Derby and Dangerous Steve with his motorcycle stunts and fire and chainsaw juggling.

And the show will also feature fairground rides, bouncy castles, archery, donkey rides, a shopping village - and a fun dog show with classes that every dog owner can enter.

Mike Gouldstone, chairman of the Wayland Show, said: "It will be a fun, educational day out for young and old, keeping them in touch with the grass roots of the local farming and agricultural community - and, of course, having a good laugh at the same time.

Eastern Daily Press: Mike Gouldstone, chairman of the Wayland ShowMike Gouldstone, chairman of the Wayland Show (Image: Mike Gouldstone)

"If the sun is shining it is a very good way of spending a day at a very reasonable cost and there is plenty for the children, who come in free of charge [up to age 16]. There is something to whet the appetite of everyone.

"We have a slightly different layout this year, bringing as many people closer to the main ring as we can - and there is an exciting main ring programme."

Kevin Bowes, president of the Wayland Agricultural Society, also urged visitors to "enjoy your family day out with us, reconnect with nature and the countryside, and learn a little about where our food comes from".

Eastern Daily Press: Livestock competitions at the 2022 Wayland ShowLivestock competitions at the 2022 Wayland Show (Image: Denise Bradley)

He added: "I am a great believer in keeping our rural traditions and pastimes going, as in this ever-changing world it is so easy for these events to disappear.

"So thank you for attending and helping to keep the Wayland Show alive."

For more information and tickets, see www.waylandshow.com