Take a spin to the Great Yorkshire

Yorkshire Agricultural Society chief executive Nigel Pulling tries his hand at circus skills by spinning a top hat in the main stand at the Great Yorkshire Showground under the watchful eye of entertainer Mark Taylor

By The Newsroom

Published 11th May 2012, 07:00 BST

Juggling, plate spinning and clowning skills will make this year’s Great Yorkshire Show even more memorable than ever.

England’s premier agricultural event attracts more than 130,000 visitors to the 250-acre showground in Harrogate. This year visitors will get the chance to learn circus skills at the show which will run from July 10 to 12.

Mark Taylor, who runs Marko’s Circus Workshop, will be in the show’s Discovery Zone, alongside dozens of other experts offering activities for all the family. Other new attractions will include an off-road mountain biking course, zumba, hip hop and cheerleading session. PICTURE: GARY LONGBOTTOM