A coastal village has got in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee swing by holding a well attended picnic in the park event.

The playing field at Corton, near Lowestoft, was jam-packed with family fun activities on Friday afternoon.

Eastern Daily Press: A picnic in the park was held at Corton on FridayA picnic in the park was held at Corton on Friday (Image: Mick Howes)

As well as people enjoying picnics in the sunshine there was live music, food stalls, a craft fair and children’s entertainment.

One of the highlights of the picnic in the park event was a maypole dance performed by children from Corton Primary School.

Eastern Daily Press: A maypole dance was performed by Corton Primary School pupilsA maypole dance was performed by Corton Primary School pupils (Image: Mick Howes)

There was a cake stall set up by the 1st Corton Brownies, with chocolate brownies proving a popular treat.

Eastern Daily Press: The 1st Corton Brownies cake stall was popularThe 1st Corton Brownies cake stall was popular (Image: Mick Howes)

Great Yarmouth Brass Band also kept the crowd entertained with a range of songs, including patriotic ones.

Eastern Daily Press: Great Yarmouth Brass Band performedGreat Yarmouth Brass Band performed (Image: Mick Howes)

On Thursday night the village had celebrated the jubilee with a beacon lighting ceremony, which involved the James Paget University Hospital Choir.

Eastern Daily Press: Gill Armstrong and Maureen Boughton served up treats at Thursday's beacon lighting event in CortonGill Armstrong and Maureen Boughton served up treats at Thursday's beacon lighting event in Corton (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: The Corton Primary School pupils enjoyed taking part in the picnic in the park eventThe Corton Primary School pupils enjoyed taking part in the picnic in the park event (Image: Mick Howes)

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