Over 120 food and drink exhibitors took to the Pump Room Gardens over the weekend for the anticipated return of Leamington's Food and Drink Festival.

The free two-day event, which celebrated its 19th year, saw a wide range of street food vendors, independent producers, live cooking, children's activities, music and entertainment.

Across the weekend, visitors enjoyed a line up of live entertainment from the bandstand, alongside engaging and informative demonstrations in the Live Cookery Theatre, where talented chefs will showcase seasonal ingredients, share tips and inspire home cooks of all levels.

Ahead of the event Alison Shaw, Project Manager at BID Leamington, said: "We can't wait to welcome visitors back for another fantastic festival. It's a celebration of everything that makes Leamington's food and drink scene so special, bringing together local businesses, talented chefs and producers from across the region for a fun-filled weekend. Please come and enjoy the fun."

The free two-day event, which celebrated its 19th year, saw a wide range of street food vendors, independent producers, live cooking, children's activities, music and entertainment (image via Nub News)

Young foodies could also enjoy the interactive Kids Make and Bake Cookery School, hosted by the award-winning Get Cooking Cookery School, giving budding chefs the chance to learn new skills while having fun.

Live entertainment keep visitors entertained across both days from the Bandstand stage, sponsored by Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors.

The line-up included Abigail O'Meara, Easy 3, Cartoon Tear, All Night Long, Papillon Jazz, Electric Ian, and Room 17.

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On Sunday, visitors also heard from And The Sunset, fronted by local singer Amelia Webster, who is shortly releasing a new album.

Across the weekend, visitors enjoyed a line up of live entertainment from the bandstand, alongside engaging and informative demonstrations in the Live Cookery Theatre (image via Nub News)