THOUSANDS of people stepped back in time at the weekend.

Sedgefield Medieval Fair, in County Durham, which is in its 32nd year, raised £5,500 for the village's community arts and recreation association.

Thousands of visitors thronged the village green in Sedgefield to take in its Medieval attractions.

These included horse back jousting, presented by The Knights of the Black Phoenix, and recreations of battle scenes from years gone by.

The day began with a parade of floats around the village, followed by living history displays and a Punch and Judy show.

Musical entertainment was provided by the Cleveland Police Band and the Black Sheep Morris Dancers.

Local beat bobby Keith Todd also went under the razor to have his head shaved for charity.

Sedgefield councillor Maxine Robinson said: "It went very well. There was lots of atmosphere and it was an excellent family fun day."

Winners included Sedgefield Hardwick Primary and Junior School for best float, Beth Lindsay for best fancy dress and Sedgefield's Crosshills Hotel for best tug-of-war team.