Fantastic food fest

Visitors were in high spirits at the Malton Christmas Festival which returned to the town last weekend.

More than 20,000 people turned out for the festival, enjoying lots of delicious food and drink from the range of food stalls on offer.

During the festival, Christmas classics filled the streets courtesy of Malton's local brass brand.

Returning favourites included many Monthly Market regulars so visitors could stock up on olive oil, charcuterie, festive tipples, baked goods, cheese, ingredients, gifts and homewares.

There were also festive classes at The Cook's Place with Malton’s Gilly Robinson.

Children enjoyed the traditional fairground rides as well as the free activities provided by Be Amazing Arts.

Organisers said it was ‘a wonderful weekend of festive fun for all’.

Photos: Richard Ponter Festive cooking classes with Gilly Robinson.

Metalwork artist Michael Bennet. Bethany and Janet Todd (F&B Crafts).

Be Amazing Arts provided free activities for youngsters.

Brass band musicians fill the streets with music.