THOUSANDS of visitors came out to support the Wessex Country Fair at the weekend, which is expected to raise £60,000 for Salisbury Hospice Charity. 

The event, organised by the charity and attended by around 4,000 visitors, took place on Saturday on the Wilton House Estate. 

Money is still coming in for the charity. 

The fair was back following a two-year break caused by the pandemic, with new evening entertainment from local performers and headliners The Wurzels.

Events Fundraiser, Abi Blake said: "We are so grateful that so many of the local community turned out to support the event, which has raised a great amount for Salisbury Hospice.

"The event has also helped us build more awareness of the hospice locally. We would like to thank everyone who helped make the day such a success, especially our tremendous volunteers.

"This event would not be possible without the incredible support of the team at Wilton House Estate and the kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Pembroke."

There was something for everyone at this year’s event including live music, arena acts, dog show, stalls, inflatables, agricultural displays, as well as displays of vintage cars and steam vehicles.

The Hospice Village, run by the hospice’s staff and volunteers was a great success, giving people the opportunity to learn more about the vital, end-of-life services the hospice provides to the community.