LUDLOW had its second consecutive big weekend.

Whilst the weather did not quite catch-up to that of the May Fair there was still a great time at the Spring Food Festival.

As well as great grub there was also the opportunity to enjoy some classic and vintage cars at the event in the grounds of Ludlow Castle was combined with the Marches Transport Festival.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Festival was an irresistible mix of food, drink and cars wrapped up in one great event.

This attractions included the chance to learn how to become a master cocktail mixologist with Bridgnorth-based Phillip Jeffery who has worked in five-star establishments in both London and Sydney.

The free talks and tipples area included a fine line-up too with sessions from CSons, Teme Valley Brewery, Hundred House Coffee, Shropshire Salumi and Paso Primero.There was a chance to Learn more about Vermouth, the next big drinks trend, and how to make charcuterie the traditional way.

A wander around Ludlow is a great experience at the best of times with its medieval buildings and independent shops, but the Festival took it to a whole new level with a pie trail on Saturday and a pudding trail on Sunday.

Of course, the Spring Festival would be nothing without the region’s best brewers and food producers and there were many different stalls as well as a market.

The regional heats of the SIBA Best Beer Awards took place behind closed doors on Friday afternoon just before the festival opened, so visitors were the first to taste the award winners across the weekend.

The Marches Transport Festival had cars ranging from pre-war classics to 80s glamour, these gleaming classic and their owners held centre stage in the castle and around it. This year Land Rover is celebrating 70 years of the Defender and there were examples from across four decades.

There was plenty for families to do too from kids’ cookery to family games. It proved a weekend to bridge the generation gap.