Countryside Arena
Incredible demonstrations and close encounters with your favourite animals.
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Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of thrilling demonstrations featuring creatures and machinery of all shapes and sizes!
You don’t have to book Countryside Arena slots and they’re included in the ticket price. It’s advisable to arrive early before the sessions to secure a seat.
See the timetable below and find out more below.
| COUNTRYSIDE ARENA 2026 TIMETABLE | |
| Act | Time |
| Machinery Demo – Learn about Farm Machinery | 10:15 |
| Walk With Hawks – Masters of the Sky | 10:35 |
| Lucy Heath and The Trickstars | 11:20 |
| Machinery Demo – Forest Digger & Building Blocks | 12:05 |
| Team Supersports – Have-a-Go Sports Day! | 12:25 |
| Malvern Pony Club – Junior Pony Club Fancy Dress Parade | 12:55 |
| Lucy Heath and The Trickstars | 13:40 |
| Walk With Hawks – Birds of Prey: Live! | 14:25 |
| Malvern Pony Club – Easter Musical Ride Display | 14:55 |
| Jumping with Ivy – Arena Display | 15:40 |
Jumping with Ivy
See the talented Jumping with Ivy riding her fabulous pony.
Machinery Demos
Forestry Demos and Chainsaw Demos
Get ready for Building Blocks and Diggers – see a powerful 3-ton digger in action as it moves and stacks giant wooden blocks in this incredible forestry showcase.
New for 2026 – experience the raw strength of chainsaws as professional tree surgeons perform thrilling chainsaw demonstrations throughout the day. Don’t miss these jaw-dropping displays of skill and machinery power!
Malvern Pony Club Display
In line with our 2026 theme, ‘Hold Your Horses’, the Malvern Pony Club will present an informative and entertaining display showcasing horsemanship and pony care.
Mini Pony Show
| MINI PONY SHOW 2026 TIMETABLE | |
| All with a Meet & Greet Afterwards! | |
| Act | Time |
| Mini Pony Show: Tricks with Rolo & Sprout | 11:00 |
| Mini Pony Show: Pony Tricks and Talent | 13:30 |
| Mini Pony Show: Meet Rolo & Sprout! | 15:30 |
Birds of Prey Flying Display
Experience the awe and excitement of birds of prey up close in this breath‑taking flying display from Walks With Hawks. Set against the open skies of the Countryside Arena, watch as powerful eagles, agile falcons and silent‑flying owls soar, dive and glide just overhead.
Learn about the fascinating behaviours, hunting skills and conservation stories behind these magnificent birds, as expert falconers bring centuries‑old traditions to life through engaging commentary and close‑flight demonstrations.
A thrilling and educational show for all ages, this immersive display offers a rare chance to connect with nature and witness the true beauty of birds of prey in flight.
Dog Agility & Performance Demonstrations
We’re thrilled to announce that Lucy Heath and The Trickstars will be performing at CountryTastic!
Lucy is a triple Crufts Dog Dancing Champion, European Dog Dancing Champion, two-time Britain’s Got Talent finalist, and star of TikTok, performing with her incredible family of dogs. Alongside the show world, Lucy is also a professional animal trainer for film and TV.
Expect dazzling routines, amazing tricks, and plenty of feel-good fun! You can even join Lucy in the arena alongside tiny superstars Trip Hazard and Peach as they race against the clock over a hilarious human agility course – jumping over your arms, weaving in and out your legs and running along your backs!
