Delapre Abbey, in Northampton, invited the public to experience traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest celebrations last week.
The Abbey’s Oktoberfest party - on Friday, October 14 - had music played by a live band, Bavarian food, fancy dress, party games, a party DJ and, of course, an abundance of beer contained in traditional German steins.
What is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest is an annual festival held in Munich, Germany over a two week period ending on the first Sunday in October.
It originated in 1810 to mark the marriage of Bevaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The wedding was celebrated with multiple days of drinking, feasting and horse races.
Here are 16 photographs from Oktoberfest celebrations at Delapre Abbey: