A FESTIVAL with a wealth of fun activities ranging from quad biking to archery attracted hundreds of thrillseekers.

The organisers of the 39th Mersea Island Festival pride themselves on hosting a truly all-inclusive event, where visitors can sample a range of activities they wouldn’t usually get the chance to try.

There was the opportunity to enjoy trampolining, archery, dancing, karaoke and a golden boot football tournament.

The team swing, returning for the second year allowed the more brave visitors the chance to fly through the air.

Festival co-ordinator Phil Ager said: “On Wednesday on site we had between 320 and 330 people, overall on that day we had just over 400 people - though this includes campers as well as day visitors.

“We vary our programme as much as possible and make it as inclusive as possible.

“Everyone has had a wonderful time.”

The festival, which concluded today, was founded in 1981 to bring together children and adults with or without a physical or learning disabilities.

Mr Ager said the preparations for next year’s festival start immediately.

“A huge amount of work goes into putting the festival on," he said.

“We had between 60 and 70 volunteers involved this year.”