More than 15,000 people took part in traditional May Day celebrations at a National Trust park over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Morris dancers, brass bands, terrier racing and a circus workshop were among olde English entertainment on offer at the Morden Hall Park Country Fair.

Hosted by craft and country shows promoters Oakleigh Fairs, the fair attracted record numbers of between 15,000 and 20,000 people over three days.

One of the most popular acts was equestrian vaulter Amy Panter who wowed audiences with her combination of dance and acrobatics on the back of a cantering horse, according to event organiser Charlie Owen.

Marquees filled with food and gift stalls also pitched up, including a Wimbledon Beekeepers' Association tent selling honey and candlesticks.

Craft-lovers had the chance to learn a new skill - with basket-making, braiding, spinning and weaving, pole latheing and bee keeping workshops on offer.

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If all that wasn't enough to make visitors nostalgic for the olden days, Andy Hopwood and Kate Bialek from the Living History Association were dressed up in 13th century costumes to recreate a medieval May Day.

Mr Owen, managing director of Oakleigh Fairs, said: "It went really really well. Apart from a little bit of rain on Saturday morning. It's very much a local event.

"Although we have been running it for six to seven years, we feel we are more custodians of it for the locals and we've got to do it for them."