Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
The Devon County Show is set to return next week, bringing with it a packed programme of farming, food, countryside traditions and rural debate - with a Royal visit among the highlights.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh will attend this year’s show, continuing a long tradition of Royal involvement in one of the South West’s biggest annual events. In previous years, the show has welcomed members of the Royal Family, including Anne, Princess Royal, who visited in 2025.
Running from Thursday, 21st May to Saturday, 23rd May at Westpoint Arena, Exeter, the show will once again feature livestock competitions, countryside displays, food producers and family attractions, with gates opening daily from 10.00am.
One of the standout attractions this year will be the Heavy Horse Festival, which returns in association with Whistlefish and will be officially opened by actor and countryside advocate Martin Clunes.
A passionate supporter of traditional heavy …
