Creatures and crafts attracted big crowds to Weston’s seafront over the weekend, as a dairy festival attracted big crowds.

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

The Beach Lawns were buzzing with activity from Thursday to Sunday, as families enjoyed the chance to get up close and personal with a wide range of animals.

Youngsters relished browsing the array of pens, with cows, chickens, sheep, rabbits and more on display.

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Farmers were also on hand to give demonstrations on sheep sheering and milking.

In addition to celebrating the North Somerset's farming heritage, the festival also featured a wide range of stalls in a marquee - as traders showcased their crafty creations.

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

A street food market was just a short walk away, too, as guests enjoyed a bite to eat.

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA dairy festival was held in Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)