PEOPLE have flocked to a countryside manor which was once owned by the king of England for a traditional village show. 

More than double the population of Bretforton descended to Bretforton Manor to take part in the event. 

The show, which normally attracts over 1,000 people saw nearly double that figure, as sunshine blessed the event, leading organisers to call it "the most successful ever". 

Kate Buckham, a member of the Bretforton Show organising committee, said: "It went really really well. 

"It was probably our busiest most successful show ever. 

"It was a fantastic day with great weather and we must have been approaching 2,000 people. 

"I was only on the gates for five minutes but there were loads of people from near and far. 

"In that time I spoke with someone who had travelled from Birmingham and another from Stratford, but we also had lots and lots of local people as well. 

"We have had lots of great feedback on the day as well as on our social media."

This was the ninth show since 2019 and visitors could enjoy a produce competition, cookery, stalls, yoga and much more, all whilst wondering around the manor gardens which are not normally open to the public.

The event raises money for local charities and good causes such as Campden Home Nursing, St Richard's Hospice and the Bretforton Village School. 

An estimated £4,000 was raised from this year's show, bringing the total raised from nine events to over £30,000. 

Ms Buckham continued: "It was a great day. 

"There were loads of activities, over 20 stalls and the Bretforton Silver Band. 

"It's a lot of hard work but it's worth it and it's starting to look like we have raised over £4,000. 

"As you can imagine I was running around all day but personally I enjoyed a glass of Pimm's towards the end. 

"It was lovely to see all the people having such a great time in an event for the village in an absolutely wonderful setting."

The Bretforton Village Show took place on September 14.