FAMILIES travelled from far and wide to enjoy one of Cumbria's largest festivals.

Cark Airfield in Flookburgh has played host to two days of fun and nostalgia with the 43rd Cumbria Steam Gathering.

Some 1,300 entries were accepted across the weekend as owners of classic tractors, steam rollers and motorbikes showed off their most prized possessions.

One of those who was keen to impart his knowledge of his classic vehicle was 38-year-old Chris Harrison from Lowick Green, who brought his Fowler road locomotive to the extravaganza.

He said: "My father has been coming here for 30 or 40 years and he's taken me since I was a baby so this is an event which I've effectively grown up with, so it's a huge part of my life.

"It's great to be able to come down with my family and get the kids mucking in with the steam engine. She was passed down to me by my father so it's lovely to see them so enthusiastic about getting involved."

Brian Wainwright, 52, travelled from Blackburn in Lancashire with "Jane," a 12-tonne 1925 Marshall S Type steam roller.

He said: "We've toured all over the country with her but this is the first time we've been this far north with her.

"It's great to see everyone so interested. I don't mind letting the little kids go up and sit on the roller because I love to encourage them to get to know more about these classic vehicles."

Many children flocked to the event with their parents and grandparents and there was plenty to keep them entertained over the course of the day.

A retro-themed funfair, complete with a magnificent steam-powered carousel, proved to be extremely popular with youngsters, as well as a marquee filled with collectable antique toys.

David Foster, who has spent the last nine months planning the event, said: "It has gone extremely well today and fortunately the weather has been on our side as that can play a pivotal role in the number of people we get through our gates.

"The whole idea behind today is that anyone can bring any item or piece of preserved equipment to the show and display it to the public, whether that be a big steam engine or an antique matchbox.

"If someone is prepared to put in the effort, then we are more than willing to give it a place in our weekend event.

"It's been great to see so many kids come today with their parents and we hope that the enthusiasm and passion for vintage memorabilia will carry on for generations to come."

The event concludes tomorrow at 4.15pm with a parade of cars.

1,300 entries were accepted across the weekend as owners of classic tractors, steam rollers and motorbikes showed off their most prized possessions.

One of those who was keen to impart his knowledge of his classic vehicle was 38-year-old Chris Harrison from Lowick Green, who brought his Fowler Road Locomotive to the extravaganza.

He said: "My father has been coming here for 30 or 40 years and he's taken me since I was a baby so this is an event which I've effectively grown up with, so it's a huge part of my life.

"It's great to be able to come down with my family and get the kids mucking in with the steam engine. She was passed down to me by my father so it's lovely to see them so enthusiastic about getting involved."

Brian Wainwright, 52, travelled from Blackburn in Lancashire with "Jane," a twelve-tonne 1925 Marshall S Type steam roller.

He said: "We've toured all over the country with her but this the first time we've been this far north with her.

"It's great to see everyone so interested. I don't mind letting the little kids go up and sit on the roller because I love to encourage them to get to know more about these classic vehicles."

Many children flocked to the event with their parents and grandparents and there was plenty to keep them entertained over the course of the day.

A retro-themed funfair, complete with a magnificent steam-powered carousel proved to be extremely popular with youngsters as well as a marquee filled with collectable antique toys.

David Foster, who has spent the last nine months planning the event, said: "It has gone extremely well today and fortunately the weather has been on our side as that can play a pivotal role in the number of people we get through our gates.

"The whole idea behind today is that anyone can bring any item or piece of preserved equipment to the show and display it to the public, whether that be a big steam engine or an antique matchbox.

"If someone is prepared to put in the effort then we are more than willing to give it a place in our weekend event.

"It's been great to see so many kids come today with their parents and we hope that the enthusiasm and passion for vintage memorabilia will carry on for generations to come."