Drone photos show muddy state of Himley Hall and Park grounds after ever-popular bonfire event
Drone photos show the consequences of a sold-out bonfire event at Himley Hall and Park that left the muddy site temporarily shut for business.
Around 22,000 people descended upon the park on Saturday for a night of eating, drinking and entertainment.
But, with heavy rain heaving across the region over the weekend, the grounds of the historic site were left in a muddied state.
Following Saturday's event, Himley Hall and Park announced on social media that it had to temporarily close, with hopes of reopening "as quickly as possible". It was closed throughout Tuesday.
The statement read: "Please note, the park will remain temporarily closed to visitors, including anglers, on November 7.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will endeavour to reopen the park as quickly as possible."
And it is not the first time that staff at the park have been tasked with a clean-up operation after Bonfire Night.
In 2019, the grounds were also damaged as a result of bad weather and large lorries coming on site.
Action was also taken to clear up the grounds following last year's fireworks event at the park, with staff seen picking up litter in attempts to transform the grounds back to their normal state.
Despite the wet weather and cool temperatures, this year's bonfire event once again proved popular, with spectators invited to enjoy a 30-minute firework display choreographed to the tune of movie soundtrack favourites.
Elsewhere on the site, attendees could enjoy a funfair, live entertainment and browse the offerings of a night market.
