Record numbers of 50,000 people turned out at this year’s Telford Balloon Fiesta, it has been announced.

The hugely popular annual event drew in the big crowds over the three day event, which kicked off with a Night Glow spectacular on 22 August ahead of a weekend of family fun on the Saturday and Sunday.

Telford & Wrekin Council organise the event and say this year proved to be biggest and best yet.

The next Telford & Wrekin Council event will take place this weekend (12 to 14 September) with the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival which includes the Coracle Regatta, Open Day, walks and Family Dog Show.