IN PICTURES: families enjoying summer fun at Whitby Abbey

Families have been enjoying a classic Great British Summer at Whitby Abbey, inspired by timeless holiday traditions and a fun day out for the whole family.

The circus skills station has given people chance to learn some new tricks, other attractions have included puppet antics and a tin can alley at the fairground – along with a chance to kick back in a deck chair with a delicious ice cream.

Kids can grab a Great British Summer activity passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.

We went photographer Richard Ponter along to capture the fun on camera.