PICTURES: Thousands flock to beach and bank holiday events

Fayre in the Square returned with two days of live music, stalls, food and a brand new kids arts and crafts tent on offer along the harbourside.

Visitors soaked up the sun and enjoyed a few ciders as the event organised by the Rotary Club of Weymouth took over Trinity Road, Cove Row and Hope Square.

Jodie House co-founder of Houseworks Dorset CIC (L) Sasha Fancy Rotary of Weymouth president nominee elect (R) (Image: Andy Jones)

One of the highlights was the new ‘Kids Street’ tent which gave children the opportunity to sit down and get creative by designing their very own cardboard fish.

Run by non-profit community arts group l, Houseworks, all the designs were paraded around Hope Square on Sunday afternoon.

A parade was held to showcase all the colourful designs made at the 'Kids Street' tent on Cove Row (Image: Newsquest)

Sasha Fancy, Rotary Club of Weymouth president nominee elect,  said: “I had this vision of doing something called kids street for Fayre in the Square.

“I thought I need to bring Houseworks in on this because they are everything and more when it comes to working with children and the community."

Devon Kenner (L) and Dee Sturmey of Weymouth with Darcie-May, Scarlett and baby Cillian signing up to the craft tent (Image: Andy Jones)

Devon Kenner from Weymouth was with her six-year-old daughter Scarlett and son and seven-month-old son Cillian and was impressed with her first visit to the fayre.

She said: “It’s the first time I have come here. It is quite nice for the children and families."

Sarah Richers, Hannah Chapman and Paul Richardson of Weymouth with Mya-Jayne, Olivia, Laurna and Oryon (Image: Andy Jones)

The face painting was a hit with families and Weymouth locals Hannah Chapman, Nathan Smith, Sarah Richers and Paul Richardson decided to make a day of it as they planned to head to Nothe Fort after the Fayre.

Paul said: “We have come down to get some nice food and get the kids faces painted.

From left Olivia, Mya Jayne, Laurna with Oryon and his thumbs up after getting their faces painted (Image: Andy Jones)

“We parked up at Nothe Fort we will go there after it is just a nice place to live - it's great for Weymouth."

Nine-year-old Mya-Jayne added: “We are having a great time.

“The weather has been fabulous as well.”

Charlie Scott and his grandson archer at Nothe fort pirate extravaganza (Image: Andy Jones)

Up at the fort there was a pirate extravaganza underway with people enjoying a host of pirate themed games and activities.

Charlie Scott from Dorchester with his grandson Archer said: “We come to all the holiday events, it’s fantastic.

“Archer has had a lovely time – we have had to walk the plank – the kids love it.”

Alastair from South Wales on holiday with his wife Maria and children Hugh and molly added: “It’s really good and a nice day with lots for kids to do.”

Alastair with his son Hugh and daughter Molly at Nothe Fort (Image: Andy Jones)

Carley Varley at Quayside Festival, Sunday, May 26 (Image: Andy Jones)

Back down to the harbourside at Customs House Quay the popular Quayside Festival had punters revelling in the sunshine enjoying live music outside Rendezvous.

Alix and Tom, a couple who live in Dorchester, planned to make a day of the festivities.

Alix and Tom at Quayside Festival (Image: Andy Jones)

Alix said: “It’s really good, I’ve never seen Carly Varley before – we will enjoy every minute of it.

“We will see what state we are in later.

Tom added: I’m excited to see the bands. I used to work on the quayside years ago. It’s good to see how it has developed.

Birds of prey show at Abbotsbury Swannery Food and Craft Fair (Image: Graham Hunt Photography)

Finally, just along the coast at Abbotsbury Swannery Food and Craft people were treated to over 30 stalls of Dorset-based food producers.

Visitors also enjoyed a bird of prey show, pedal karting and of course the swans