A 24-HOUR ticket hotline has been launched for the 2009 Cheshire County Show.

And tickets for the show, to be held on June 23 and 24 at Tabley Showground, are available now.

Organisers are planning a value-for-money, action-packed, two-day event for all the family to enjoy, with new attractions planned for this year.

Executive director Nigel Evans said: “We realise that times are tougher for families so if people are parting with their cash we want to make sure they get extra value for their money.

“We are working hard to provide a more varied line-up of attractions including the new Countryside Experience and hot air balloon rides over the showground – and more attractions are being secured each day.”

Families will be able to see hundreds of animals and try their hands at countryside activities including falconry, archery and clay shooting.

Tickets for families are £28, adults £13, children between five and 16 £5, and under fives go free.

For more information, visit www.cheshirecountyshow. org.uk or call 0845 124 98 22.