SPECTATORS were left spellbound by popular firework displays across south Cumbria this weekend.

Crowds of people lined the streets around Furness Rugby Club on Saturday night to watch one of the most celebrated shows in the area.

Families enjoyed a perfect night out as they warmed themselves by the huge bonfire and waited eagerly for the colour and sparkle of the display.

Groups of people huddled together enjoying the atmosphere as they tucked into candyfloss, sweets, drinks and snacks.

Al Kayes, of Lord Robert Street on Walney, brought along family and friends to enjoy the spectacle.

He said: "We've been about three or four times over recent years. It's a really good price and it's always a good show. "There's plenty of room and the fireworks are great."

Mr Kayes had with him his two very excited children: Jack and Amber.

Six-year-old Amber said: "I'm looking forward to the fireworks because they're pretty."

Her friend, seven-year-old Imogen Jones, said: "They're amazing."

Yvonne Shields, 43, of Park Lane on Walney said: "We've been three years in a row. It's a good one and it's got a really bonfire which is something that's dying out.

"The kids hadn't seen one before they came here."

Her friend, 20-year-old Nia Studt, of Park Avenue in Barrow, is a regular attendee.

She said: "We've always come to this one and now my brother is the first team captain at the club. I think this is the first year they've done the candy floss stands.

"It's great - it just has a nice, friendly atmosphere."

Thirty-year-old Nicola Studt travelled from her home in north Wales to celebrate the event with family and friends.

She said: "I was just up visiting family but I haven't been to a display for years and years. It's just not something we do as much at home.

The fireworks show at Cartmel Racecourse were also a massive hit and was attended by local residents as well as people from Grange, Kendal, Ulverston and even Wigan.

Wrapped up warm against the cold autumn air, people tucked into sweets and treats such as traditional toffee apples as they admired the huge bonfire, before the sky finally burst into a rainbow of colours.

Towns and villages across south Cumbria all turned out to celebrate bonfire night and for miles around the sky was alight with beautiful fireworks.