Revellers packed into Ambleside for the third annual Amblefest Food and Drink Festival.

The Lakeland town saw approximately 3,500 people over the three-day event, which ran from September 27 to September 29.

Festival-goers enjoyed a lively schedule of food, drink, and entertainment, consuming an impressive 12,000 pints of beer and cider.

More than 50 varieties of these beverages were available.

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The festival took place across three of Ambleside's premier venues: The Flying Fleece, The Tap Yard, and The Apple Pie.

Visitors were able to sample a range of global beers, lagers, ales, pilsners, and ciders, all paired with a diverse selection of world cuisines.

Food offerings came from the venues themselves and various stalls and street food vendors, including the new Burger Shack, gourmet wraps, pulled pork sandwiches, wood-fired pizza slices, and sundaes.

(Image: Amblefest) Organiser Cee-Jay Williams said: "Amblefest 2024 has been our biggest and busiest to date.

"The entertainment was outstanding and to see a mix of established performers sharing the stage with local novices was both heartwarming and an incredible testament to the artists and the local community.

"The audiences kept the atmosphere alive with people of all ages dancing in the streets and even some in wheelchairs, spinning around in circles.

"Foodie highlights included the ‘Beef Brisket Brioche’ and the crowd-pleasing pizza slices which sold hundreds of slices across the weekend."

The event featured a variety of performers, including headliners Meetwood Flac, Trigger Happy, and High Dynamix.

11-year-old ukulele player Alice and a five-piece rock band of 14-year-olds also delighted the crowds.

Amblefest is set to return to Ambleside in 2025, with dates yet to be announced.

For more information, visit the Amblefest website.