Billed as one of the country's most spectacular outdoor events, the country fair is in its 27th year.

It is held in the 1,000-acre park on the banks of the River Derwent, with organisers of the three-day event in August saying it will be packed with things to watch, do and try, and will give visitors a 'real flavour of the life in the countryside'.

The grand ring will be the focus of the event, with an exciting and varied programme of entertainment from pipe bands and terrier racing to thrilling parachute displays and demonstrations of top level horsemanship set to music.

The personality is the president of the event and will lead the opening ceremony on Friday, August 29, at noon and will be out and about meeting and greeting the crowds around the fair on the opening day.

It will also be on on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31.

Adult tickets are £13 for Friday and Saturday and £15 Sunday. Children aged 14 and under get in for free.