The count down has begun to one of the best family events in Gloucestershire which takes place this weekend, June 9 and 10.

The Pied Piper Summer Show is held just a few miles outside Gloucester, at the beautiful Highnam Court and boasts a host of attractions for everyone.

Building on the success of the hugely popular Gloucestershire Motor Show, this year's event is going to be bigger and better than ever, with more activities on offer for all the family.

It incorporates many of the much-loved elements of the motor show, with 200 classic cars arriving over both days, and county dealerships such as Blade Group, Warners Motor Group, Baylis Group and Cotswold BMW will have their latest vehicles on display.

There will be plenty for the children to do, as well with a packed-out family entertainment programme including new football tricks sessions and BMX skills shows, plus go karting, Punch and Judy, falconry, a bouncy castle and much more. Also new for this year, Chorley's Auctioneers will be there on Saturday and Sunday hosting Antiques Roadshow-style sessions for people to bring along items to be valued.

Those who prefer to spend their time doing a little retail therapy will not be disappointed, as there is a shopping quarter, plus fashion shows displaying the latest glamorous looks from stores such as Bodega in Cheltenham.

A host of great bands and artists will be performing on the main stage across the weekend and the event will be headlined on the Sunday by the amazing tribute band Abba Arrival, playing all the hits from the Eurovision winners.

The summer show is organised by the charity the Pied Piper Appeal, to raise money for its work helping sick and disabled children in Gloucestershire. Pied Piper Appeal chairman, Nick Broady, said it was going to be an amazing show again this year.

"We are now in our ninth year and the event just goes from strength to strength," he said.

"This year, the Gloucestershire Motor Show has been re-branded to the new-look Summer Show. We have kept all our brilliant classic car and dealership displays, but there will also be lots more activities for all the family too.

"We are delighted with the amazing support from our sponsors and local businesses, as without them we would not be able to put this event on. In particular, we would like to thank Malvern Tyres, Renishaw, Hazlewoods, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, Jelf, Santander and Barclays.

"Also, a big thank you to our fantastic volunteers who give their time up to make the summer show happen - it wouldn't be possible without them. "

Tickets can be bought on the gate or online at piedpiperappeal.co.uk/shop/