Burghley Game and Country Fair attracts huge numbers to Stamford

Thousands of people attended the first day of a country fair that will continue over the weekend.

Burghley Game and Country Fair mixes the fun of country pursuits with shopping opportunities, and it is attracting people from across a wide area who are eager to see what it has to offer.

Some visitors enjoyed the sunshine while tucking into refreshments from the stalls, while others had a go at a range of activities such as trying their luck in the raffle or testing their precision with the clay-pigeon shooting.