The event continues on Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, from 9am to 6.30pm at the South of England Showground in Ardingly.
Organisers have said that there are more than 150 things to see and do in the show’s 55th year, and thousands of people are expected to flock to the venue.
The three-day countryside spectacular features Bolddog Lings motocross stunt displays, international showjumping, heavy horse displays, children’s cookery workshops, equine showing classes, livestock competitions and a Shetland Grand National.
Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk and cost £22.50 for adults and £20.70 for senior citizens/students. Under 16s can get in for free (with a suggested donation of £2 for those aged five to 15). It is not recommended that visitors bring dogs to the event.
The three-day countryside spectacular features Bolddog Lings motocross stunt displays, international showjumping, heavy horse displays, children’s cookery workshops, equine showing classes, livestock competitions and a Shetland Grand National.