Ahoy there! Climbing, boat rides and magic at Tapton Lock Festival

Hundreds of visitors joined in two days of fantastic fun at the Tapton Lock Festival. Revellers got close to the water and went canoeing or took a trip aboard the Chesterfield Canal Trust's trip boat.
Paul Knowlton helps daughter Amelia play connect 4.Paul Knowlton helps daughter Amelia play connect 4.
Paul Knowlton helps daughter Amelia play connect 4.

There were circus workshops, boat rides, fairground rides and entertainment from The Honey Belles Choir and Ashover Brass Band. Visitors learned about plans for the canal restoration and scaled the dizzy heights on the Adventure Team's climbing wall.