THOUSANDS of people flocked to Himley Hall and Park for the ever-popular Under 5s Day.

PAW Patrol characters Marshall and Skye were the stars of the show, featuring in Story Time sessions at intervals throughout the day.

Children got their buckets and spades out at Himley Beach, created from more than 80 tonnes of sand.

There was also a small petting zoo, the Air Ambulance helipod, Punch and Judy shows, pony rides, Lego for younger children, giant tortoises, a kiddie’s funfair, Box of Magic, balloon modelling, taster sessions for Hive of Craftivity Minimakers, MooMusic, MusicBugs, Peaceful Warriors Yoga, TumbleTots, BabyBallet, NN Dance and Cheer and the Road Safety Team.

Councillor Shaun Keasey, Dudley Council's cabinet member for commercialism and human resources, said the event on June 24 had been a "tremendous success" and he added: "It was wonderful to see young children enjoying such a vibrant and exciting range of activities."