Thirty-thousand Waltham Forest residents let their hair down this weekend to enjoy the annual Walthamstow Garden Party.

Waltham Forest Council once again joined forces with the Barbican and Create to stage the free event, which boasted two days of music, theatre, spoken word, arts and crafts, food and family activities in Walthamstow’s Lloyd Park.

The Barbican Music Stage featured a number of top acts over the weekend including Femi Kuti and The Positive Force, LA-33, Nozinja, Boy Blue Entertainment and Kasai Allstars.

The festival also showcased a range of local talent.

Visitors were able to visit explore the William Morris Gallery, and take advantage of a Real Food Festival, E17 Designers' Market, pop-up cinema and circus.

The free event is part of the Council’s ‘Get Together’ programme, which includes Big Weekender festivals in Chingford, Leyton and Leytonstone – as well as the Waltham Forest Mela.

Council Leader Chris Robbins said: “It was fantastic to see Waltham Forest’s community and visitors to the borough getting into the party mood and coming together in celebration at the Garden Party.

“Through our Get Together programme, we want to shine a spotlight on everything that makes Waltham Forest such a great place to live – our vibrant communities, array of local talent and borough-based businesses, and beautiful parks and open spaces to name just a few.”

Keep track of all the events in Waltham Forest by visiting www.walthamforest.gov.uk/get-together