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Ystrad Mynach’s annual spring fair drew more than 5,000 visitors to the town centre this year.

The event, which was organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council, was held on Saturday March 29.

It attracted nearly 4,000 more visitors than visited the town the previous Saturday, making it Ystrad Mynach’s busiest day of the year so far.

There was large selection of food, drink, craft, and information stalls set up at the fair, with children’s entertainment including Punch and Judy shows, slime workshops, sand art, funfair rides and animal displays.

The fair was praised by local businesses. John Davies, of Noel’s Family Butchers, described it as a “marvellous event” and said: “It was nice to see the town busy, lovely weather too and everyone looked like they were having a wonderful time.”

Speaking after the fair, Jon Richards, of Fields of Magnetic Horizon Record Shop, said: “Like previous events, today has been another great day, very beneficial to my business and the other retailers in town.”

Gaynor Enright, from Memories Gift Shop, said: “Another successful day and hope everyone enjoyed it – thank you to the weather too.”

It followed on from Blackwood Spring Fair, which was held three weeks earlier, and will be followed by Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival on Saturday April 12, and Bargoed May Fair on Saturday May 3.

Ystrad Mynach will also host a Christmas market later this year.

In a press release, Caerphilly County Borough Council said: “These events are not only raising the profile of our towns but are also introducing visitors to the wide variety of shops, encouraging repeat visits and continued support for the community.”