HUNDREDS of visitors flocked to the countryside over the bank holiday weekend and got a taste of life in the 17th Century.

Lower Brockhampton, near Bromyard was the venue for 17th Century re-enactments, with performances based on civilian and military life during the civil war.

Visitors were invited into a campsite to experience cooking over a camp-fire and repairing the damaged uniforms of soldiers after battle.

The highlights of the day, at the National Trust's Lower Brock-hampton estate were undoubtedly the musket and cannon fire and the storming of a house.

A spokeswoman said the weekend was a huge success.

"Everyone had an absolutely fantastic time and more than 500 people enjoyed watching the re-enactments," she said.

"It has been a really fun weekend."

On Sunday, there was also a craft, produce and plant fair, with traditional woodturning and spinning.

Property manager Les Rogers said: "The fair was an excellent opportunity to discover a selection of crafts and produce and stock up with plants for the garden in the summer."

As if that was not enough, visitors could enjoy a nursery rhyme trail, explore the medieval manor house or relax with an ice cream by the moat.