REVELLERS stepped back in time over the weekend, with a Bingley park recalling the Victorian period it first opened, and Brighouse enjoying its biggest 1940s weekend yet.

Prince of Wales Park in Bingley held a massive celebration to mark 150 years since its opening and events held on Saturday harked back to that Victorian era. Children enjoyed a traditional Punch and Judy show, a treasure hunt and circus tricks, while a brass band and entertainers in Victorian costume entertained the crowds.

TV gardener Katie Rushforth opened the packed event and planted a tree to mark the anniversary.

Allan Mirfield, from the Friends of Prince of Wales Park, said: "The day hasn't been about raising a huge amount of money, it is to show people what we've got here.

"I've heard a lot of people say they don't live far away, or might drive past the park all the time, but haven't been in for 20 years. It's been wonderful today, we had more people here than there has been in a long time, probably decades."

Tens of thousands of people descended on Brighouse for the first day of its 1940s day on Saturday. It was the third time the event has been held, and this year celebrated the 70th anniversary of VE day. There were military vehicles, performances by singers and bands, a parade and plenty of people in costume.

It is estimated that up to 50,000 people visited the town on Saturday alone.

Steven Lord, one of the organisers, said: "It has been a phenomenal success. Noone has ever seen anything like this in Brighouse, people have really had a party.

"It must have set a record. I've spoken to people from all over the country today."