TENS of thousands of visitors, including one very special Royal guest, made their way to this year's Westmorland County Show.

Despite Storm Aileen presenting show organisers with some adverse preparation conditions, the Crooklands event went off without a hitch.

"It was a very challenging build," said chief executive of Westmorland County Agricultural Society Christine Knipe. "The weather has not been kind to us. The showfield manager Paul Duckett and his team have worked so hard."

It is estimated that around 30,000 people made their way to the celebration of all things Cumbria, with His Royal Highness, Prince of Wales making the day unforgettable for traders and onlookers.

Mrs Knipe, and President, John Geldard gave the royal guest a tour of the show in the glorious sunshine as visitors crowded round, smiling and waving, hoping to catch a snap of the occasion on their smartphones.

Support for Ruth Rigg, Cumbria-Westmorland Federation Chairman said that entries were 'up again' in the WI tent and she was 'absolutely overwhelmed' with the help that the members had put in.

"The atmosphere is fantastic," she said. "When you get all the things in it's just amazing how it all comes together.

"It's just lovely to see the people coming and enjoying it."

Entries were also up in the poultry tent for both the birds and the eggs that were being judged. However, poultry judge Pauline Medcalf said that it was very important to get the next generation involved.

"They come one time and if they do not win they do not keep going," the 70-year-old said, explaining that young people should not get discouraged if they do not win their first competition. "It's a shame.

"You just keep breeding them and you get better every time."

The prestige of the animal entries also attracted a famous face to the cattle arena.

Michael Eavis, founder of Glastonbury Festival, was judging the supreme champion cattle.

He said: “The standard here is very high. The show is fantastic and there is hardly any mud! The people are beautiful and we are in a lovely place.”

Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling provided plenty of entertainment for onlookers, with Connie Hodgson taking victory in the ladies category.

"Because it's a local show, there's a lot of people around the ring that I know, friends and family, so it's a good one to win," she said, explaining that the shows were now 'fizzling' down.

"That's it now for a couple of weeks before the indoor season starts, so I'll have a bit of a rest."

The show proved to be as popular as ever with families, with the crowds filled with young faces. For the Armistead family, the show is a staple of their year.

Jen Armistead and her husband Andrew, who had been stewarding sheep at the show, have been attending the show for the past 15 years and had their three children with them.

"We're farming background anyway but I just think it's a great day out," Mrs Armistead, whose family farm in Selside, said. "I think it's great for everyone just to learn what farming is about and we're in an agricultural area and they should know a bit more about what goes on.

"The kids absolutely love it."