Thousands of people turned out for the first Redcar Kite Festival at the weekend.

An estimated 12,000 people came along to the free event on Saturday, while a host of attractions were planned for the second day, on Sunday.

The Northern Echo: The first Redcar Kite Festival took place on May 25 and 26, and also incorporated the Yorkshire

Kites of all descriptions, sizes and colours took part in the event. Northern kite groups alongside internationally renowned kite experts provided spectacular displays including choreographed routines, flying frogs, sky-high snakes, leaping lizards, daredevil dragons, and scores of amazing inflatables.

The Northern Echo: The first Redcar Kite Festival took place on May 25 and 26, and also incorporated the Yorkshire

There was also a chance to take part in other activities, from kite flying beginners’ sessions, kite and windmill making workshops, beach art creations with nationally renowned artist James Brunt, music and food.

The Northern Echo: The first Redcar Kite Festival took place on May 25 and 26, and also incorporated the Yorkshire

The Yorkshire Fossil Festival also took place in Redcar at the weekend. 

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