It was a town hit yet again as 3,000 people turned up to watch kites soar across the sky for the annual Royston Kite Festival.

Royston Crow: Simon Merrills from the CrystaliteSimon Merrills from the Crystalite (Image: Archant)

Roughly £5,000 was raised for the Willow Foundation at the Rotary Club of Royston event on Therfield Heath on Sunday.

Les Baker from the rotary club said: “It was a successful event yet again. Everyone is satisfied with the day and seemed to enjoy themselves. There was a range of different displays which people really liked. We’ve been lucky with the sunny windy weather for the last 10 years.”

Royston Crow: 5-year-old Jude and Grace,85-year-old Jude and Grace,8 (Image: Archant)

There were all sorts of weird and wonderful kites to see, including an intricate fiery dragon by Simon Merrills and a fine legion of horses piece which wowed the crowds.

It wasn’t all about the fabulous kite displays, there was a whole host of entertainment with kite flying workshops, grand tombolas, charity and trade stalls and a fun fair.

Royston Crow: Face painting funFace painting fun (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: Millie UnderwoodMillie Underwood (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: 8-year-old Jack Neighbour8-year-old Jack Neighbour (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: Mr Marzipan entertainsMr Marzipan entertains (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: Flying the kitesFlying the kites (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: Isobella Knapp of StevenageIsobella Knapp of Stevenage (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: Toddler Daniel from Ashwell watches a trio of horses.Toddler Daniel from Ashwell watches a trio of horses. (Image: David H Hatton 2015)