Thousands of people attended a health and wellbeing festival in Dorset over the weekend - with organisers promising to be back.

The third annual Wellbeing by the Lakes took place just east of Dorchester with a wealth of health and wellness offerings over the four days.

The popular boutique festival took place at the 26-acre sculpture park at Pallington, just east of Dorchester from September 8 to 11.

Among the guests and inspirational speakers was, popular 90s DJ, Brandon Block who discussed his book, The Life and Lines of Brandon Block, and his struggles with his bad habits and behaviours.

The idyllic setting provided a perfect backdrop for moments of reflection as well as a programme of expert talks and panels, meditation, fitness and movement classes, sound baths, healing therapies, and everything in between.

New for this year were a range of outdoor activities and the addition of a dedicated workshop space, as well as a marketplace.

Festival Director Nasreen El-Mariesh, said: "Wellbeing by the Lakes is such a special event, and once again we have been overwhelmed by the feedback from festival goers, who came away feeling inspired having enjoyed wonderful experiences, tried new things, and discovered new tools and techniques to help them keep healthy in mind, body and spirit.

“We have been fortunate to work with a wealth of local and national wellness educators and advocates, coaches, writers, healers, and experts over the course of the event, who have given their all to those attending.

“This is a unique festival in this area – and we’re delighted to once again have shared it with so many.”

The Riverside Stage hosted a multitude of inspirational speakers, including therapist Donna Lancaster and best selling authors as well as providing the setting for the morning meditation.

Festival-goers were also able to tailor their experience, booking in additional classes, from an extensive range of choices including yoga, Tai Chi, fitness training, breathwork, sound healing, forest bathing, drum workshops, floral crown making and decluttering workshops.

The festival which first launched in 2019 but was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Organisers have confirmed it is set to return next year.

Sculpture by the Lakes remains open through the autumn and winter months: for more information visit sculpturebythelakes.co.uk.