THE countdown is on for this year's four-day Great Yorkshire Show, with tickets on sale now. 

Tickets are on sale now for what organisers are calling a 'very special' Great Yorkshire Show, with this year's edition set to run over four days for the first time in its history.

It comes the 2020 instalment of the popular agriculture event moved online in the face of the pandemic. 

Distressed organisers decided they had to do something to make sure farming and food enjoyed the spotlight over the summer.

Normally 130,000 people would flock to the event.

Returning to Harrogate, an additional day has been added to the otherwise iconic three-day event. 

Organisers said: "We are determined to make this a huge celebratory event, the Great Yorkshire Show will be one of the few major agricultural shows to take place in 2021.

"So get ready for some exciting Main Ring performances which will be revealed nearer the time, as well as a packed timetable of competitions and displays.

"We look forward to welcoming you to the Great Yorkshire Show 2021."

Tickets to the event, which takes place from Tuesday, July 13 to Friday, July 16, will be advance-only this year and on sale from today, June 1.

Adult tickets are on sale for £24.50, tickets for children aged five to 18 cost £11 and children under five go free. 

You can also buy a family ticket, which covers up to two adults and three children, for £64.00.

Discounts are also available for groups and school parties but tickets must be for a specific date, rather than flexible, due to limits on numbers. 

Anyone wishing to snap up a ticket can visit the online portal or call 01423 541222 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

E-tickets can be booked up to 5pm on the day before you're planning to go but you can only buy tickets over the phone until July 7.

Tickets can not be bought on the door this year.