The UK's largest harvest celebration is returning to Malvern.

The Malvern Autumn Show will run from Friday 27 to Sunday, September 29 at Three Counties Showground, with a range of exhibitions and activities on offer.

One of the main attractions is the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship, which is renowned for its array of Guinness World Records for spectacularly large crops.

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The contest is celebrated as the 'world cup of giant vegetable growing’, showcasing an assortment of giant vegetables including pumpkins, runner beans, and chilli peppers.

A prize of £1,000 has been announced for the biggest cantaloupe melon.

Visitors with green fingers will be lured by the Gardening Village and RHS Flower Show.

Featuring 65 specialist nurseries vending a variety of plants and bulbs, the Flower Show will be a hive for those looking for inspiration in horticulture.

An entire section of the show is dedicated to ‘grow your own', showcasing an array of produce like flowers, vegetables, and fruit.

For those with a creative streak, the Floral Art section will see talented arrangers competing under the theme 'A Canopy of Colour', with a spot representing The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) at next year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show up for grabs.

Well-known faces gracing the event include BBC Radio Two presenter Nicki Chapman, who will host the Garden Theatre, joined by a line-up of industry insiders.

Chris Bavin, known for his appearances on BBC programs, will host the Great Malvern Cake Off tent, another addition to this year's show.

One considerable change this year is that on the Sunday attendees can bring along their well-behaved furry friends to the show.

The Dogs Show, also on Sunday, will have categories like ‘waggiest tail’ and ‘dog most like its owner'.

Other attractions include the Tipple Zone, Vintage Village, and World of Animals.

There will also be an indoor food market, where food enthusiasts can purchase a variety of savoury and sweet foods from community providers.

Booking is required in advance and no dogs, except assistance dogs, will be permitted on the Friday or Saturday.

Tickets, costing £20, can be booked here: https://www.malvernautumn.co.uk/.

Children aged 16 and under are free of charge.