Visitors flocked to Waterlooville, Hampshire, for the traditional Beltain Festival.

The Celtic celebration, at Butser Ancient Farm, marks the beginning of summer.

Organisers said the event drew a sell-out crowd.

Beltain Festival – Hampshire
People attach messages and wishes to the giant wickerman (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
The Hook Eagle Morris Dancers perform during the Beltain Festival (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
Visitors were encouraged to keep warm on a chilly evening (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
Members of the Pentacle Drummers perform in front of the burning wickerman (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Beltain Festival – Hampshire
(Andrew Matthews/PA)