Keswick Show lived up to its motto "something to please everyone" yesterday as it wowed crowds against the backdrop of the sun-kissed Lake District fells on Monday.

People swarmed to Pump Field at Braithwaite to enjoy classic grappling in the Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, packed commercial and charity stands and the fiercely contested sheep, dog and horse judging.

Founded in 1860, the show’s ever popular industrial and art and craft marquees, featuring stacks of sumptuous cakes, beautiful flowers and unique creations, also drew smiles from those enjoying a family day out in the sunshine.

Martyn Mawson, show chairman, said the day had been perfect.

He added: “You couldn’t ask for more support and there’s been such a high standard of entries across the board.

“It’s an absolutely brilliant site, it couldn’t be better.

“It’s a lot of work to put on but it’s nice when you do get that support.”

And the punters agreed, turning out in force to see quirky crafts, lively animals and browse the various stands.

Trevor Murphy, 47, of Maryport, particularly enjoyed the vintage display, which included classic cars.

He said: “I hadn’t been to this one before but we’ve been to a lot of the others and this one’s the best.

“It’s also a very idyllic to have something like this, it’s spot on.”

Ellen Barker, of Keswick, was entertained by the stunt motorcycle display with her son Leo, 11, and his friend Ewan Clark, also 11.

Leo said he had loved the motorbikes, which performed daring manoeuvres involving fire and a leap over six cars.

John Riley, 86 of Keswick, said he was mainly there for the sheep, as a former shepherd.

He said: “We’ve been before, we come every year and it’s a good show.

“We just come for a day out but we like to see the sheep.

“It’s better than last year, there’s some nice sheep here.”

For full results see Friday's Times & Star.