HUNDREDS of people braved the unpredictable bank holiday weather to visit a county spring fair.

About 850 people flocked to Croome Park for the Great Green event to get top tips on how to look after their gardens.

The two-day event, on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, offered the chance to stock up on plants that attract wildlife to gardens, such as butterflies.

Visitors to the event also got to chat with Dr Stephen Reynolds, a local expert on pests, diseases and disorders of garden and grasshouse plants.

A host of groups turned out to give demonstrations and advice, including Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Flights Orchard Organics and Worcestershire Beekeepers.

Visitor services manager Wendy Carter said: "We've had about 850 people come to us over Sunday and Monday - it's been a great success.

"It was raining Monday morning and we thought it might have put some people off, but the turn out was excellent.

"The sun did come out later in the day and we did have a steady amount of visitors come to the park.

"We have lots of people come to Croome Park that live outside Worcestershire, particularly areas like Birmingham, so that shows our appeal.

"If people get one bit of advice from this event on green gardening and apply it in their own gardens, then it will have been worthwhile."

The grounds of Croome Park, built in the 18th century and located off the A38 just south of Worcester, are owned by the National Trust and include a park and a lakeside garden with islands, bridges and a grotto.