Every two years, Whitehaven hosts a maritime festival, which attracts around 300,000 visitors - this year was no exception

The BBC roadshow had to compete with plenty of noise too - with a brass band in full swing nearby

In the air, the Red Arrows were also in town to show off their flying skills

While on water, a cluster of tall ships were regularly involved in mock battles using deafening cannons

However, a couple of pirates managed to take time off from looting in order to visit the tent

It's life but not as we know it - aliens also had a go at the various broadcasting roles

Despite all the noise, it was 'action stations' at the TV news gallery in the main tent

And our technical team were on hand to make sure no sea water or gunpowder scuppered any broadcasts

Plenty of visitors defied the noise to produce top-class radio bulletins

Whitehaven's town cryer was on hand to announce the BBC tent's presence at the festival

No maritime festival is complete without an impressive array of fireworks across the harbour every evening