STILT walkers, a Viking village, ferret racing and birds of prey are among the many attractions awaiting visitors to the Spring Country Fair at Brimstage Farm & Maze this Bank Holiday weekend.

The event - on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (May 25, 26 and 27) - promises 'fun for all the family'.

It will also feature a craft market, 'bouncing pillows', archery, indoor soft play, face painting, circus skills, fire shows, tractor barrel rides, Viking battles and, according to the organisers, 'so much more'.

A statement on Brimstage Farm & Maze's Facebook page read: "Come rain or shine , we’re here for a fantastic weekend of family fun here at Brimstage Spring Country Fair. 

"So grab your wellies, grab your coats and join us for a bank holiday weekend to remember."

Looking forward to the Viking battle, the statement continued: "if you came to the 'Battle of Brimstage' in May last year, you'll know this amazing enactment group . . . highly entertaining, super dedicated, fun, educational and passionate.

"We're made up to have them back this year for our Spring Country Fair. See live battles, their Viking village, Viking skills and we even have a wee twist this year that we know the kids will just love!

"As well as the Vikings we've got a fabulous craft market, ferret racing, birds of prey, face painting, our soft play barn and so much more!

"Visit Brimstage Farm over May half term for a fun-filled family day."

It is the first of two weekends of entertainment at Brimstage Maze. The following Saturday and Saturday (June 1 and 2) will be the Brimstage Family Farm~Fest.

it will feature a local artisan craft market, Viking and Saxon enactment displays and villages, birds of prey displays, circus workshops, interactive saga Tractor barrel rides, Fire displays, Traditional Viking story-telling, Entrance into Maizy’s Play Barn, Kid's yoga, 'Meet the princesses', seed planting, arts & crafts, Slime workshop and food and drink stalls.

For more details, see the Brimstage Farm & Maze website: https://www.brimstagefarm.co.uk/parties-events or see their Facebook page.