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.
5. Great Yorkshire Show
Visitors to the show try to avoid the puddles while walking around the showground Photo: James Hardisty
6. Great Yorkshire Show
Reeve Gobby, aged three, of Selby, is one of the few visitors enjoying the wet weather on the first day of this year's show Photo: James Hardisty
7. Great Yorkshire Show
Highland cattle being lead back into the cattle sheds Photo: James Hardisty
8. Great Yorkshire Show
Members of the public shelter from the rain at the show Photo: Simon Hulme
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