Despite the wet weather creating muddy conditions at the showground in Harrogate, there was still lots to enjoy as the annual agricultural showcase returned for its 165th event.
Here is a selection of photos from day one.
The show runs until Friday, July 12.
1. Great Yorkshire Show
Tom Kitching, sheltering from the rain while holding a pedigree Limousin from Mountainstorm Limousins at Halifax owned by A J Atkins at Masons Green Farm Photo: James Hardisty
2. Great Yorkshire Show
Umbrellas at the ready on day one of the Great Yorkshire Show Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Great Yorkshire Show
Benjamin Brook, aged six, from Camblesforth hugs his Lincoln Longwool Skylark Orange at the show Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Great Yorkshire Show
Visitors to the show try to avoid the puddles while walking around the showground Photo: James Hardisty
1 / 5