Colourful kites filled the skies above Lotherton Hall this weekend as the attraction hosted its first-ever Kite Festival.
The two-day event, held on Saturday and Sunday (August 22 and 23), brought kites of different shapes, sizes and colours to the Aberford estate, with professional fliers travelling from across the country to take part.
However, the weather proved something of a challenge on the festival's opening day, with a lack of wind meaning some of the kites had to remain grounded rather than taking to the skies.
Despite the tricky conditions, there was still plenty for visitors to see, with the event featuring giant inflatable kites, including designs depicting well-known characters, alongside stunt flying and other displays.
The festival, organised by the Northern Kite Group, also included a parachuting teddy bear drop, while visitors could enjoy the wider attractions at Lotherton, including food stalls and family entertainment.
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Joey Mitcheson , 3, reunited with Baxter the beaver after the parachute drop. | YEP Photo: Steve Riding
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Families watch the teddy parachute drop. | YEP Photo: Steve Riding
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Youngsters with hand held kites as one of the bigger kites is grounded due to the lack of wind. | YEP Photo: Steve Riding
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A backdrop of wind turbines at the festival. | YEP Photo: Gerard Binks
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Kites in the sky with a backdrop of wind turbines. | YEP Photo: Gerard Binks
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Ethan Slater, 3, of Micklefield, with his teddy after the parachute drop. | YEP Photo: Steve Riding