Daredevils take on hot coals for charity at the Black Country Museum

Around 70 people took part in the Firewalk at the Black Country Museum.

Each participant paid £35 to walk over the flaming material, which burned for more than 370 degrees Celsius (700 Fahrenheit).

The money raised will go to the museum and charity Acorns Hospice.

Participants described feeling nervous before taking part but were left on a high once they faced the challenge.

Father and son Roger, aged 57, and Jordan Gray, 17 from Lichfield, were among those to take part. They were raising money for Acorns.

Jordan, who has volunteered for the charity for three years, said: "It was great fun, we enjoyed it, Walking up to the coal, it felt very hot. But being briefed beforehand helped."

They were part of part of a group of people who worked at National Express and were raising money for the hospice.

Roger added: "We set a fundraising target of £700 in total, but we already met that on the day."

Several metres of burning coal was laid out in two rows in the boat docks area of the museum.

Organisers lit the fire and sprayed it with chemicals before gathering participants around the flames to explain safety precautions. Participants then lined up in two rows, and strode along the burning coal to the cheers of the crowd.

The event, held on Thursday, used coal to link to the industrial heritage of the Black Country.

Lynda Hadley, events co-ordinator at Acorns, said: "Walking over fire is without doubt one of the most thrilling and extreme things you can do. Whilst it'll be seriously scary stuff, professionals will be on hand to make sure everyone has the best possible time. We rely on events like this to raise the majority of the £10 million needed every year to continue providing our care."

Katy Price, development manager at Black Country Museum, added: "We're delighted to host such a special event."