A SUMMER fair will take place in the grounds of a Dorset school this month.

The Wessex Event Company will be holding its seventh summer fair in the house and grounds of Canford School at Canford Magna. 

The two-day event takes place on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18.

Visitors will be able to enjoy more than 100 stands selling a host of artisan foods, crafts, plants and garden accessories.

There will also a street food area serving mid-morning snacks, lunches and afternoon treats, including seafood, bratwurst, falafels, Greek, Indian, hot potatoes, cheese raclette, pizzas, churros and ice cream all washed down with coffee, tea, soft drinks or something slightly stronger from the bar. 

People will be entertained by local artists including Steve Frapwell, Ian Roberts, Shannon White and Phil Smith.

New for this year there will be even more for children to enjoy including a climbing wall, caving tunnel, craft area, sand art and story telling.

Disney Princesses and Superheroes will also be joining in the fun.

Children's entertainment will also include rides, games and face painting along with a circus skills workshop, as well as the Magic Man and Tumble Tots for the very young.

There will also be falconry displays.

Entry is £4 for adults, £3.50 for concessions, with children under 14 just £1.

A spokesperson said: “So come early, stay late and enjoy a wonderful day out in the most beautiful of settings.”