ACTOR Martin Clunes is throwing open his gates for the fifth annual Buckham Fair near Beaminster tomorrow.

Thousands of people are expected for the show in aid of the Weldmar Hopsicecare Trust.

The traditional country fair will include horse, dog and pony competitions as well as entertainment, displays, trade stands, a food court and stalls.

Mr Clunes and his Philippa started the fundraiser on their land in 2008 after realising it would be perfect to hold an old-fashioned type fair.

Mr Clunes said: “The classes in both have grown year on year and now the schedule is packed full with many and varied events including police dog and heavy horse displays.”