The first day of The Royal Norfolk Show 2017 has drawn to a close and despite the rain, tens of thousands of visitors headed out to the showground to enjoy the opening today - were you one of them?

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017, day one. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017, day one. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

Organisers said the event 'held up well' despite the rain creating some challenging conditions throughout the morning.

Eastern Daily Press: Annabelle Royal (10) and Alice Marjoram (10) braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian BurtAnnabelle Royal (10) and Alice Marjoram (10) braving the rain at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Estimates are that more than 70mm of rain (2.75 inches) has fallen on the Costessey showground since Tuesday afternoon.

Eastern Daily Press: Jeremy and Sarah Wales with children Suki and Barnaby at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017.Jeremy and Sarah Wales with children Suki and Barnaby at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017. (Image: Archant © 2017)

Around 80,000 people are expected to visit the event, which is now in its 155th year, over the two-day period.

Eastern Daily Press: The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017 (Image: ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434)

Show director, Mark Nicholas, said: 'The show ground has been really busy and lots of people have refused to let the weather get the better of them.'

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Day one. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, president of the Royal Norfolk Show accepting a cheque from MD of Woodforde's Brewery Rupert Farquharson. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017. Day one. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, president of the Royal Norfolk Show accepting a cheque from MD of Woodforde's Brewery Rupert Farquharson. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

He added: 'The forecast is looking good for tomorrow and the great thing is that we run all of this again.

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Day one. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, president of the Royal Norfolk Show accepting a cheque from MD of Woodforde's Brewery Rupert Farquharson. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017. Day one. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, president of the Royal Norfolk Show accepting a cheque from MD of Woodforde's Brewery Rupert Farquharson. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

'Tomorrow is also really important as we have the climax of the show, which is the show stoppers community choir and I'm sure that will draw in a lot of people.'

Eastern Daily Press: Grey Partridge award presentation to Andrew Taylor-Balls and Kevin Bowes by Justin Ripman at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick ButcherGrey Partridge award presentation to Andrew Taylor-Balls and Kevin Bowes by Justin Ripman at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant � 2017)

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Eastern Daily Press: Easton and Otley - day one at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: John NiceEaston and Otley - day one at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: John Nice (Image: John Nice)

Eastern Daily Press: St Williams Primary School pupils in the Discovery Zone the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian BurtSt Williams Primary School pupils in the Discovery Zone the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017 (Image: ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434)

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017, day one. Jimmy Doherty. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017, day one. Jimmy Doherty. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017 (Image: ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434)

Eastern Daily Press: The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017The Showstoppers Choir have their final rehearsal before performing at the Royal Norfolk Show. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017 (Image: ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434)

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Lara Cakebread, who was showing cattle at the show, pictured before heading to her school prom at Dunston Hall. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017. Lara Cakebread, who was showing cattle at the show, pictured before heading to her school prom at Dunston Hall. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Kettle Chips managing director Ashley Hicks in the food hall at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Picture: Nick ButcherKettle Chips managing director Ashley Hicks in the food hall at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Lisa and Kate Groom at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick ButcherLisa and Kate Groom at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Julie and Poppy Cole at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick ButcherJulie and Poppy Cole at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017: Pictured are the winners of the Heygates Country Feeds Beef Interbreed Competition (from left) Victoria Bowring, Katie Burgess, Chris Beck, Wendy Laight and Will Ludgate. Picture: Ian BurtRoyal Norfolk Show 2017: Pictured are the winners of the Heygates Country Feeds Beef Interbreed Competition (from left) Victoria Bowring, Katie Burgess, Chris Beck, Wendy Laight and Will Ludgate. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Lawrence Frohn, business manager at Hillfarm Oils in Heveningham, at the UEA tent at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Picture: Bethany WhymarkLawrence Frohn, business manager at Hillfarm Oils in Heveningham, at the UEA tent at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Picture: Bethany Whymark (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Day one. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, president of the Royal Norfolk Show accepting a cheque from MD of Woodforde's Brewery Rupert Farquharson. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017. Day one. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, president of the Royal Norfolk Show accepting a cheque from MD of Woodforde's Brewery Rupert Farquharson. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Elena Lopes with Scooby at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick ButcherElena Lopes with Scooby at the Royal Norfolk Show 2017 Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Good crowds at the Royal Norfolk Show despite the bad weather. Picture: Nick ButcherGood crowds at the Royal Norfolk Show despite the bad weather. Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Steward, Flynn Hamilton caught one of the hounds that escaped from the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian BurtSteward, Flynn Hamilton caught one of the hounds that escaped from the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017: Pictured are the winners of the Heygates Country Feeds Beef Interbreed Competition (from left) Victoria Bowring, Katie Burgess, Chris Beck, Wendy Laight and Will Ludgate. Picture: Ian BurtRoyal Norfolk Show 2017: Pictured are the winners of the Heygates Country Feeds Beef Interbreed Competition (from left) Victoria Bowring, Katie Burgess, Chris Beck, Wendy Laight and Will Ludgate. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: The Band of the Parachute Regiment performing in a stand of the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian BurtThe Band of the Parachute Regiment performing in a stand of the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Royal Norfolk Show 2017. Picture : ANTONY KELLYRoyal Norfolk Show 2017. Picture : ANTONY KELLY (Image: archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Falcon Junior School pupils having fun at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian BurtFalcon Junior School pupils having fun at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Eastern Daily Press: Steward, Flynn Hamilton caught one of the hounds that escaped from the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian BurtSteward, Flynn Hamilton caught one of the hounds that escaped from the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)