ORGANISERS of an annual tractor festival are hoping to stage a record-breaking gathering of the mechanical workhorses.

Newby Hall near Ripon is staging the event on June 6 and 7 and will be playing host to more than 1,500 exhibits.

The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year - not just tractor owners, collectors and enthusiasts but families across the UK.

This year’s stars will be Ferguson and Massey Harris machines which will take part in the annual March of the Tractors, from Newby Hall to Ripon’s market place, starting at 5pm on June 7 and returning two hours later.

Despite its name, the Tractor Fest is not just about tractors, but also features a wide range of vintage engines and cars from around the UK and Europe.

Other attractions include working machinery, free tractor and trailer rides, cars and trucks, vintage tractor pulling, interactive exhibits, food stalls and trade stands.

Newby Hall manager Stuart Gill said: “Unfortunately due to the weather last year the March of the Tractors was called off so we are particularly looking forward to it this year and hoping for sunshine.”

Tickets are £10 adults, £9 seniors and £8 children, while under-4s are free. For more information, go to theyva.com or newbyhall.co.uk