Crowds bask in the sun at Lincolnshire Show

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Crowds enjoy the warm weather as they watch events in the main ring

18 June 2025

Updated 19 June 2025

Thousands of people have been basking in the sun at the 140th Lincolnshire Show.

The annual event, held at the Lincolnshire Showground just outside Lincoln, showcases the county's farming industry.

Running since 1869, it features livestock and equine competitions and this year guests have included TV personalities and the Princess Royal.

Temperatures reached 25C.

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Jill and Richard Brown, from Brigg, enjoying the sunshine and watching a spot of show jumping at the main ring
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Farrier Ben Smith demonstrates his skills - probably not the ideal job during the current hot spell
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Livestock competitions are a popular feature of the show
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BBC Look North's Peter Levy was also in attendance with viewers enjoying his sunny disposition
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Temperatures reached up to 25c on Thursday
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Livestock owners used fans to keep their animals cool in the warm weather
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Louth and Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins pictured with one of the show's more unusual exhibits
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Countryfile's Matt Baker stopped off for a chat with BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Sean Dunderdale
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Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan also attended the show
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Visitors were treated to a clear view of a flypast by the Lincolnshire-based Red Arrows
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The weather provided the perfect opportunity for some el fresco refreshments
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The Princess Royal attended the show on Wednesday
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch attended the show on Thursday

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