Reenactments of battles from throughout history were played out in a Worcester park over the weekend.

The Walk Through The Ages event saw families enjoying some April sunshine at Worcester Woods Countryside Centre as well as historical reenactments of viking, medieval and Second World War battles among others.

The free event also included living history camps, crafts, displays of military vehicles and guided walks by Tanya Feasey, who has written a book about the history of the park.

Members of the Battle of Worcester committee were joined at the event by groups from around the country including the South Staffs Living History Group, who had been scheduled to be at a cancelled ‘Wartime in the Cotswolds’ event so came to Worcester instead.

Lukasz Jazdewski and Greg Borecki, of the Observers, part of the Worcester Reenactors, were manning a German observation post.

Curtis Parsons had come down from Manchester and said that while he would usually be in full costume, he’d enjoyed spending the weekend filming and taking photos of the action using drones.

Event organiser Brian Bullock, who was dressed in a 17th century costume, said: “We’ve had a range of different periods represented and everybody has been having a good time.

Worcester News: Living history camps were set up around Worcester WoodsLiving history camps were set up around Worcester Woods

“There have been lots of public here and they’ve been really interested in the history - they’ve been asking lots of questions and the re-enactors have been happy to talk to them.

“A lot of people were taking part in the pike drills - kids love the muskets and weapons going off.

There’s a wonderful family atmosphere here and we’ll be back to do it again next year.”

Worcester News: Organiser Brian Bullock said the event will return next yearOrganiser Brian Bullock said the event will return next year

Brian said the event has benefited from discounts at the Worcester Woods cafe and the use of sound equipment from Amplified Sound.

“We’re not glorifying war,” he added. “That’s the last thing we want to do. There is nothing glamorous about it. Our re-enactors show people the things that were used at various times but also emphasise all the horrible parts.

“It’s important to understand history so we don’t keep making the same mistakes.”