Christchurch Green was alive with activity at the weekend as the Wanstead Festival returned with a bang.

Attendees soaked up the Sunday sun as they enjoyed live music and a range of food and drink.

The annual festival, run by Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure, this year featured an art trail, craft hub, workshops for children and wandering performers.

Ilford Recorder: Crowds turn out for the Wanstead FestivalCrowds turn out for the Wanstead Festival (Image: Ken Mears)

Ilford Recorder: People relaxing and listening to the stage musicPeople relaxing and listening to the stage music (Image: Ken Mears)

Ilford Recorder: Silver Spuds performing on the main stageSilver Spuds performing on the main stage (Image: Ken Mears)

Festivalgoers enjoyed a range of musical acts on the main stage, including Zac Hurst, Silver Spuds and Hard 2 Please.

This year’s festival also had a green twist, with the council closing down Wanstead High Street for the day to showcase its sustainability initiatives.

Ilford Recorder: Cycling fun to be had on the High StreetCycling fun to be had on the High Street (Image: Ken Mears)

The festival lies in the middle of the Wanstead Fringe, which continues until Sunday, September 19.

Ilford Recorder: Wanstead Festival 2021Wanstead Festival 2021 (Image: Prodeepta Das)

Ilford Recorder: Wanstead Festival 2021Wanstead Festival 2021 (Image: Prodeepta Das)

Ilford Recorder: Wanstead Festival 2021Wanstead Festival 2021 (Image: Prodeepta Das)

Ilford Recorder: Wanstead Festival 2021Wanstead Festival 2021 (Image: Prodeepta Das)

Fringe events include tours of the crypts of St Mary’s church, an outdoor cinema at Wanstead Cricket Club, a series of comedy shows and a reading and Q&A from children’s author and CBBC actor Joseph Elliott.

Ilford Recorder: A family with their fish and chip lunchA family with their fish and chip lunch (Image: Ken Mears)

Ilford Recorder: One of the stilt walkers entertaining childrenOne of the stilt walkers entertaining children (Image: Ken Mears)