HUNDREDS of people flocked to a spring fair at the home of the New Forest Show.

The fair was staged by the New Forest Agricultural Show Society – organisers of the annual three-day extravaganza – following the success of a similar event last December.

The fair featured 60 trade stands, plus ferret racing, a dog show and a display of gipsy peg-making by New Forest Coppice Crafts.

Children took part in face-painting, drum workshops and other activities while their parents supped real ales and cider from Ringwood Brewery and listened to music from the New Forest Yokels, previously known as the Plonkers.