Thousands of food lovers from across Norfolk attended an annual food and drinks festival this weekend. 

Record numbers of people turned out for the North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, which was held at Holkham Hall. 

Eastern Daily Press: Cookery demonstrations were very popular with guests this yearCookery demonstrations were very popular with guests this year (Image: Steve Adams)

More than 5,000 people were at the event on Saturday, making it the festival's biggest opening day so far. 

Eastern Daily Press: The festival is held at Holkham Hall, by permission of the Earl and Countess of Leicester The festival is held at Holkham Hall, by permission of the Earl and Countess of Leicester (Image: Steve Adams)

Now in its 14th year, the festival is held in the Walled Garden at Holkham Hall and hosts around 70 artisan producer stands. 

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Eastern Daily Press: Families enjoyed the sunshine at this year's festival Families enjoyed the sunshine at this year's festival (Image: Steve Adams)

A representative for the festival said: "It's been a really nice atmosphere.

"It's a lovely annual event that people seem to have taken to their hearts, it's really on the foodie calendar now.

Eastern Daily Press: Around 70 sellers attended this year's eventAround 70 sellers attended this year's event (Image: Steve Adams)

"We usually expect 12,000 visitors over the weekend but the car park had a lot more cars than usual."

Eastern Daily Press: The festival champions local produce The festival champions local produce (Image: Steve Adams)

The Arthur Howell Cookery Theatre, hosted by local foodie Andy Newman, has been a particular hit with visitors this year. 

Local chefs and artisan producers such as the founder of Two Magpies Bakery, Rebecca Bishop, performed demonstrations for huge crowds.