Spirits were high as the sun came out for the fourth day of a popular canal side festival.

Hundreds of festival-goers flooded a packed Vines Park in Droitwich for day four of Saltfest on Saturday (August 31).

The festival, which celebrates Droitwich's centuries-old ties to salt production, featured craft stalls, children's activities, a Roman village, live music, and a food village.

Tom Mansell, who attended with his partner Emily and two-year-old daughter Molly, said: "It's the first time we have been here and we've enjoyed it - particularly with the good weather.

"It feels very community based, so the atmosphere is really nice."

Cova Tamayo, who's originally from Spain but lives in Droitwich, has fond memories of the festival. She said: "We came here in the evening for our first date a couple of years ago - though it was a bit cold!"

Her partner, Keith Sanders, said: "It feels more impressive this year. The food has been the best part.

"We're going to see what's happening in Lido Park next though."

Tom and Emily Mansell with their two-year-old daughter Molly Mansell at Saltfest in Droitwich. (Image: Newsquest)

Across the town, Lido Park is holding a village fete and live music as part of Saltfest too.

Gavin and Joy Spears are from Walsall Wood but have a caravan in Droitwich.

Mrs Spears said: "We're down in Droitwich most weekends now, and we have been to Saltfest before - it seems busier this year to me."

Mr Spears added: "I think the best part is the people you meet, the event has got a nice and relaxed feel about it."

Trader Debbie Attrill who runs VQ Country Wines, a natural wine producer based near Ross-on-Wye. She said: "I do a lot of a farmer-style markets and these are great because you get the footfall.

"It has been busy - I've sold loads."

Saltfest's Roman village is led by members of the Roman Military Research Society (RMRS) and features engineering demonstrations, weapons displays, weaving, Roman writing, and more.

RMRS member Alex Kracke said: "We have tools that Romans would use to write, such as papyrus and wax tablets.

"It's great for children, as it's educational and makes Roman history more accessible for them."