THE best of British was celebrated at a festival in Cleethorpes honouring folk music and cider.
The fifth annual Cleethorpes Festival Of Folk And Cider took place at Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway from Saturday until yesterday.
Hundreds of people flocked to sample one of the 80 fruity ciders on offer and to listen to live music by 22 folk acts, including local favourites Merlin's Keep and Jabberwocky.
Event manager Adam Cowood said: "The festival is all about celebrating the best of British cider and folk music.
"There's a great, relaxed atmosphere and the fantastic weather certainly helped to make the event a success.
"People who like folk tend to like cider, so it's a winning combination."
Among the ciders on offer were well-known brands, such as Aspall and Westons, as well as varieties from independent micro breweries, such as the one at Skidbrooke.
As part of the festival, Grimsby Morris Men also performed a number of dances at locations throughout the resort, including Kingsway Kiosks and The Wellow.
Enjoying the sunshine and beverages were Mick and Louise Riley, of Laceby.
Engineer Mick, 50, said: "I'm a bit of a cider connoisseur, so I'm enjoying trying the different varieties. I'm doing my best to work my way through them all!"
Louise, 48, added: "I don't like cider, but it's nice being out in the sunshine and enjoying the atmosphere."
Making a family day out of the occasion were Danny and Sarah Corke and their three children, Jack, 8, Charlie, 5, and two-week-old Harry.
Danny, 35, said: "We've never been to the event before but we were in the resort visiting my parents and thought we'd come along as the weather was so good."
Sarah, 34, added: "I'm the cider drinker in the family and I enjoyed trying the mixed berry variety.
"There's been a really lovely atmosphere and everybody seems to be enjoying themselves."
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