Fairies take over 'world's largest' playpark

The children were dressed mainly as fairies, with a sprinkling of elves and sprites

Almost 200 "fairies" have descended on what is claimed to be the world's largest playpark.

Lilidorei, in Alnwick Gardens, was the setting for the gathering, made up of 193 children dressed as fairies, sprites, and pixies.

Party games included axe throwing, hula-hooping, juggling, stories and songs.

Ian McAllister from the attraction said it was "great that we have been able to celebrate the imagination of children and adults alike".

“We are delighted to have seen so many families get into the spirit and create some magic," he added.

Themed on a Christmas village, Lilidorei includes nine clan houses featuring goblins, fairies, pixies and elves.

It was created by the Duchess of Northumberland, Jane Percy, with the aim of encouraging children to step away from their smart screens, get outside and use their imaginations.

The event, in advance of International Fairy Day on Monday, was to raise money for Alnwick Garden's fundraiser to subsidise transport for schools to visit the attraction on "free school Fridays".