A popular festival is a 'hit' so far, as guests enjoy tasty food with 'flowing beer' while listening to local music.

The Haydon Bridge Festival, at Low Hall Park in Haydon Bridge started around 2pm today (Saturday, June 11) and is predicted to end around 11pm.

A few hours into the festival and it is clear everyone is enjoying themselves and the local food, ale and music.

Tickets are £15 which include entry to the festival and a commemorative glass and 2 drink tokens.

Speaking about the event so far, the organiser said: "The Festival is going well.

"Lots of people here with more on the way. 

"The wind has died down a lot, so it is dry.

"The Bands sound amazing.

"All the food is tasty and the beer is flowing."