The Royal Show at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire attracted around 160,000 visitors last year and organisers are hoping for an even bigger crowd now.

One of the more unusual attractions at the four-day event will be a display of lingerie made from stinging nettles designed by student Alex Dear.

There will also be a variety of food stalls selling home-grown specialities.

The newly-merged Farm Retail and Markets Association will be officially launched at this year's show and the Percheron, a heavy horse breed which was only introduced into Britain 90 years ago, will be competing in its own national championships.