DRIVERS leaving early in the hope of avoiding traffic to get to the New Forest show are already facing delays.

Queues began building from around 8am in both directions along the A337 as thousands of people try to get into New Park for the annual show.

Yesterday thousands of people turned out for the first day, which saw motorcycle stunt king Jamie Squibb wow a packed-out crowd.

The New Forest Show is expected to attract at least 95,000 people over its three-day duration, with the event closing tomorrow.