Medieval Fair brings in the crowds as dozens are unperturbed by the Cumbrian weather.

Cartmel Village Medieval Fair was well attended today, as they celebrated the completed restoration of a Grade-II listed pinnacle and associated fish slabs in a project led by Allithwaite and Cartmel Parish Council.

The Friesian Experience held parades through the square with mounted horses carrying William Marshall, who founded Cartmel Priory in 1189.

Tamara Alexander from the Friesian Experience said they had previously brought a horse to Cartmel for a medieval fair in 2015. The horses have been specially trained to get used to the weight of their rider with armour and a sword, she said that The Friesian Experience would love to be involved again if it happens next year.

The Iron Shepherds Living History are a local re-enactment group, who focus on the 12th century. Today they had a tent set up, equipped with furs and a fire which they used for cooking as they showed off life in the middle ages.

The Shepherds said they were invited to the Medieval Fair held in Cartmel for the 800 year centenary of the signing of the Magna Carta, the group is really passionate about the history behind the priory.

Inside the priory, Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society was giving tours, showing visitors the past as they walked around the village to the square, passing a lot of old buildings.

As part of the Medieval Festival, the Gate House was open for visitors to look inside. A tight, worn and windy staircase led to the ‘Great Room’ where entrance to the village would have been regulated.

A number of businesses and stalls filled the square selling bread, smoked meat and sweet baked goods.

Kindered Spirits Cocktail Van were there alongside Wrap Ninjas and Bandito Burrito who were offering hot food.

The village shops were open and enjoyed a busy atmosphere as people stopped for a hot drink or browsed through.