Great Yorkshire Show

The history of the GYS is intimately connected with that of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS).

The Great Yorkshire Showground is situated off Railway Road, on the outskirts of Harrogate.

The site is 250 acres (100 ha) in area, and consists mainly of grassland with several permanent structures.

The relationship between the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and the Royal Family goes right back to the foundation of the Society by a group of leading agriculturalists, led by the John Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, in 1837 before organising the first Great Yorkshire Show the following year.

The Show has welcomed members of the Royal Family over the years, some of whom have also been Patrons of the Society.