Express & Star

Himley Hall hosts the best in food, drink and artisan craft vendors at popular farmers' market

More than 1,600 people descended on Himley Hall for the best in local food and drink.

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The Himley Hall Artisan Food and Farmers Market served up food, drink, craft stalls and live entertainment on Sunday.

There were stalls spread out over the gardens in Himley and the enticing smells of various foods wafted over the grounds.

Singer Maggie Page sang a variety of swing classics to keep visitors entertained.

Maggie Page sang throughout the afternoon

Neil Moore, of Black Country Fairs, was delighted with the turnout for the event.

He told the Express & Star: "We have had a lot of people in today. I have been on the gate, and reckon it has been over 1,600 people.

"Himley Hall is just a wonderful event, it has everything and now we really have got a wonderful selection of top food vendors and people know they serve quality food.

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"We are getting a bit of a following now, and it makes a big difference. We attract some of the best local food vendors around and people come to see them too, we have added the entertainment and craft element which have both also really added something to the event."