For the first time ever Countryfile Live is coming to Yorkshire! The event will take place at York’s very own Castle Howard from 15-18 August.
Countryfile presenters Matt Baker, Anita Rani, John Craven, Steve Brown, Tom Heap and Ellie Harrison joined chef Brian Turner this week at Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard to launch this year’s BBC Countryfile Live event.
BBC Countryfile has been on air every week since 1988, with millions of viewers tuning in. Countryfile Liveallows visitors to meet the presenters and participate in an impressive array of country related activities.
Just as the presenters enjoyed canoeing and paddle boarding in the fountain at Castle Howard this morning, visitors will also be able to get out on the water by taking a boat ride, jumping on a paddle board or trying their hand at fishing.
For foodie fans, the Le Creuset Kitchen Theatre hosted by Brian Turner is a must visit. Here they can witness Brian and his celebrity chef friends dishing up some culinary inspiration, before heading off to the Food Market to pay a visit to one of the event’s many mouth-watering local traders.
Other highlights include the National Trust’s 50 Things Woodland, the perfect place for little ones to experience the fun that can be had in the great outdoors, with tree climbing, den building, bug watching and much more.
The Presenters of BBC Countryfile Live, are photographed at Castle Howard, ahead of the show to be held at Castle Howard in August.
Leading wealth management company Quilter plc will introduce a new initiative, The Quilter Cheviot Rural Innovation Programme, which will look to seek out the UK’s & Ireland’s most innovative companies or individuals, who are utilising technological and business innovation to help sustain rural communities. The successful applicant will receive £30,000 worth of funding; find out more by visiting The Quilter Cheviot Investment Hub at both BBC Countryfile Live events.
Castle Howard’s Big Top and Blenheim Palace’s Big Barn offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the production and creation of some of the BBC’s best -loved series. The presenters will have the chance to meet some of the favourite guests who have appeared on Countryfile in the past year – the true heroes of the Countryside!
Visitors can enjoy a drink at the Craven Arms, where John himself will host a daily pub quiz; learn about conservation and creepy crawlies at the Wildlife Zone; take in spectacular feats of poochie speed and agility at the Dog Lovers’ Arena; witness remarkable lumberjack skills at the Stihl Timbersport British Championships, or just bask in the beauty of the great outdoors at two of the country’s most stunning stately homes.
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