Dozens of travellers have descended on an idyllic Hampshire village for a horse fair dating back more than 750 years.
Caravans have started arriving on a field near Wickham for the annual Wickham Horse Fair next week, which is one of the oldest of its kind in the UK.
Photos show at least 21 caravans on Greta Park in Hedge End, around six miles from where the historic event will take place.
A council worker alleged that four padlocks were broken in order for the group to gain access to the park area.
The Wickham Horse Fair takes place every year and is an opportunity for the travelling community to sell and trade horses and meet up with family and friends.
