THE historic St Cross Fete was held this weekend, with scores of people flocking to enjoy the annual event.

First held some 150 years ago, this year's fete was held in the grounds of the medieval Hospital of St Cross on Saturday, June 29. 

Hundreds enjoyed the occasion, which featured traditional attractions including train rides, a fun fair, bacon baps, homemade cakes, and ice cream.

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Families enjoying the feteFamilies enjoying the St Cross fete (Image: Stuart Martin)

Beautiful weather made for a wonderful day, as the sun beamed down glorious rays as people enjoyed traditional games and delicious food.

Entertainment was provided by the Winchester Morris Men, 1st Chandler's Ford Boys’ Brigade Band, and Punch and Judy.

Fr Dominik Chmielewski, Master of the Hospital of St Cross, said: "It was a privilege and a joy to see so many people enjoying the sights and sounds of the Fete.  I would like to thank everybody from the Church and the local community who worked so hard to make it a success and also to the Trustees of the Hospital for allowing the use of their grounds".
Gill Beck, fete secretary, said:"It was lovely to see people coming from far and wide and enjoying themselves at the Fete.  Lots of sunshine, lots of people and lots of hard work created a great community event".

This gallery of 35 photos shows all the fun in the sun at the historic St Cross fete in Winchester, click the image at the top to scroll through.