Crowds enjoy stunts at Chatsworth Country Fair

1 September 2019

News image — A stunt team performed in front of the stately home

OLI SCARFF/AFP Stunt bikers — A stunt team performed in front of the stately home

Hot air balloon displays, aerobatics and chefs entertained visitors at the annual Chatsworth Country Fair.

Visitors watched stunts on horseback and Mary Berry and the Hairy Bikers perform cookery demonstrations during the three-day event at Chatsworth Park.

People also took part in heritage country sports and admired vintage and military vehicles on display.

The fair began in 1981 and attracts thousands to the stately home's grounds in Derbyshire.

Chatsworth House reopened last year after a £32m restoration. A 10-year refurbishment project saw brickwork cleaned, turrets rebuilt and priceless paintings restored.

Getty Images Members of the Massed Band of the Fire and Rescue Service perform on the first day of the Chatsworth Country Fair — Members of the Massed Band of the Fire and Rescue Service performed

Getty Images The fair — Thousands of people attend the event at the stately home every year

Getty Images Peregrine 'Stoker' Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire, and his wife Amanda, Duchess of Devonshire — It is held at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire

Getty Images Classic cars — Crowds admired the vintage cars on display

Getty Images Stunt bikers — Displays by the Bolddog Lings FMX Display Team were among the attractions

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Crowds enjoy stunts at Chatsworth Country Fair

Dancing diggers greet Mary Berry