The annual St Giles' Fair returned to Oxford on Monday (September 9), attracting thousands to the city.
The historic fair, which is celebrating 400 years this year, saw people of all ages gather to enjoy the stalls and fairground rides.
Renowned as one of the greatest and most prestigious fairs in the country, it traditionally takes place on the Monday and Tuesday after the first Sunday post-St Giles' Day.
The fair began as a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint, St Giles.
Now, the fair is a family tradition for many people, and spirits were high as queues formed for the rides.
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Stall holder Abbice Scarrott told the Oxford Mail it was her first time at the fair with her sweet stall, but she has had other stalls for the last five years.
"It feels lovely to be here for the 400th year," she said.
Clarice Rawlins is the fourth generation of her family to have a stall at the fair, and her great grandfather ran fairground rides.
Emma Wilson was busy selling churros. She said: “I have been here every year of my life, all 34 years.
"It feels the same this year, but I enjoy it. I love talking to people and you get all sorts here."
Stall holder Joseph Smith, 59, told the Oxford Mail that his family have been coming to the fair for over 150 years.
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"There's a lot of fairs that have been going on for a long time but a lot of fairs have been lost," he said.
He added that his favourite part of the fair is that he has his family all around him.
Steve Preston, who was visiting the fair with his parents, told the Oxford Mail: "My dad wanted me to take him and mum to St Giles'. He hasn't been for decades and wanted to take a trip down memory lane."
Estrella Jimenez and Esther Reyes said they were "very excited" to be at the fair. It was their second time coming and they said the food is their favourite part.
Stall holder Natasha Vaughan was at the fair with her son, Henry James, who is six years old.
Ms Vaughan, who was born in Oxford, said the fair is a family tradition.
"My favourite thing is seeing everybody you know in the Traveller community and being with family and friends," she said.
Jay, who did not want to disclose his surname, works on his uncle's stall.
He said his favourite part about the fair is "meeting different people" and he enjoys "getting to see his friends".
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