Cars were the stars as motors spanning the generations entertained and charmed vehicle fans and families alike in a stunning setting.

Visitors to Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, near Penrith, were treated to a trip down memory lane - and were brought bang up to date, with vehicles old and new on display.

From a pedal-powered car to a 2001 rally MG, there was something for all types of petrol heads at the weekend's event.

The Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show was first run in 1989, with a classic tour on the Saturday and the Cumbria Classic Show on the Sunday.

It has grown to be a huge event - and this was the 28th running of the weekend.

Officials at the organising Wigton Motor Club said the day had been a big success.

Graeme Forrester, club secretary, said: "Entries seem to go up every year. There were 750 this year."

He added the number of trade stands were up - as were the number of club displays.

"We had good weather as well, which makes a big difference in terms of the public attending," he added.

"It was one of the best turnouts for recent years. The show has built up its reputation over the years."

There were individual classes based on the age of vehicles, classes based on body types - such as sports cars or saloons - and one-make sections focusing on a particular name, such as Jaguar.

Organisers said there were cars dating back to the 1920s - and models ranging up to the present day.

"There were car enthusiasts and families," added Mr Forrester.

"It's a very good setting, a natural ampitheatre."

Hayden Forrester was among those showcasing his vehicle.

The 2001 yellow MG ZR 160 took the 24-year-old two years to restore and he has been racing it since the end of 2015.

It was the first time Hayden had exhibited at Dalemain but he enjoyed it so much he hasn't ruled out doing it again.

"It's been an ongoing project," he said.

"It took us two years to finally finish it and we've been rallying it for 18 months now and are doing alright.

"I'm part of Wigton Motor Club and they asked if I'd fetch my car down, to show a full rally vehicle."

Hayden, who had travelled from Appleby, said: "There was a really good turnout.

"There were so many different cars - I even saw one that was pedal- powered and it just makes you think: 'What, how?'.

"It was great to see how times had changed."

Hundreds of visitors also enjoyed autotests, arena displays, music and discounted tickets to the house and gardens.