After years of taking over Corbridge for the Bank Holiday Northumberland County Show was in a new place.
It’s one of Northumberland’s biggest events – attracting families from all over as well farmers for a big day out with horse shows, motorbike stunts, a funfair, falconry displays, archery and top North East chefs teaching how to cook.
But in recent years it’s become so popular getting in and out of the event in the small town of Corbridge has been a nightmare. I went to see how setting was going at the new site in Bywell near Stocksfield:
I went to find out more at a farm nearby in Mickley:
And then I learned how to shear a sheep. This was one of the scariest experiences of my life. I love adventure and adrenaline but usually it’s just me I can hurt!