The new home of one of Cumbria’s smallest traditional shows proved an instant hit with visitors.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the sun-dappled north Pennines, families who flocked to Appleby Show gave it the thumbs up.

Praise was heaped on organisers who moved the show from its traditional spot of the Barley Field to Hanging Shaw Fields on the outskirts of the town.

While the day was not without one or two hitches, show secretary Caroline Raine said: “We have had some great feedback for the new venue, particularly the horse exhibitors who just love their new layout.

“Myself and Diane Wilson were standing in as show secretaries for the day after our regular secretary fell ill.”

The normal turnout of cattle was marred by the movement restrictions placed on many farms in the area affected by a bovine TB outbreak which is being investigated by Defra vets after it was found in the wildlife.

Show organisers decided to judge dairy and beef cattle on the farm.

“This has worked out better because we have had more entries,” said Caroline.

“Farmers were rightly worried about moving stock off the farm.”

The show may be smaller than others held in the county but it still has a wide variety of excitement and entertainment for families with attractions including poultry, vintage machinery, handicrafts and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling.

Retired couple John and Josie Thornley, from Great Asby, were enjoying the sunshine while sitting in deck chairs in front of their pride and joy – a 1952 MG YB. The couple, in their seventies, travel around the shows during the summer months competing with their vintage vehicle.

“I have had this car for 18 years and spent 18 months restoring it.” said John.

“These shows are a great day out and a chance for us to show off our vehicle.”

Despite the hot day, Nikki McDowall’s stunning floral display didn’t wilt.

Her unusual Floral Reflections with a mirror caught the judge’s eye in the floral art section in the industrial marquee.

“This is the first time I have entered at a show. I worked solidly for six hours creating this display. I wanted the best reflection of flowers I could produce,” said Nikki, from Sandford, near Appleby.

Meanwhile Nikki’s husband Paul captured the winning photograph with his stunning image of Herdwick sheep in the snow on the fells at Shap.

George Smithson, from Kirkbride, was admiring the walking sticks having just won several firsts with his natural wood and horn entries.

“I am feeling very content, it was worth coming,” he said.