A family country show is coming to Witham.

Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, is holding a weekend of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The barns, which were built during the 13th Century for the Knights Templar and are part of an ancient medieval moated farmstead, have organised the event for May 31 and June 1.

Set throughout the historic grounds of Cressing Temple, there will be a range of entertainment including John Cavana's working dogs, birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children's entertainer plus circus workshops, children's petting pens, The Goat Show and performances from the Swords of Chivalry Fighting Knights and Re-enactment group.

There will also be arts, crafts and gift marquees as well as rural demonstrators as well as catering and a licensed bar.

Also on the Sunday there will be a dog show, with a number of classes to enter including best six legs, waggiest tail, best condition, so bring along your dog as well.

There is free parking for the event, which takes place between 10am and 5pm on both days. Admission is on the gate, with tickets £7.50 for adults, £6 for concessions, and children under 16 £3. Children under five are free and a family ticket for two adults and two children costs £19. Entrance to the dog show is £1 per class and money will be going to Marie Curie Cancer Care.