A FLYPAST from the Red Arrows was far from the only entertainment on offer for the people of Minehead during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 

The RAF's aerobic team appeared in the skies over Minehead at 2:37pm on Saturday, June 4, while there was also live music and other activities on offer that day.

On Sunday, Blenheim Gardens hosted plenty of stalls, musicians, children's craft activities, and more to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.

The event in the gardens was organised by Minehead Town Council with Gateway Events and was free for the public to attend. 

Ahead of the celebrations, a Visit Minehead spokesperson said: “We are ready for the Jubilee celebrations here in Minehead.

“Well done to are little army of volunteers for putting up our fabulous bunting, funded by Minehead Bid.

“They have also kindly funded our entertainment. Thanks also to Minehead Town Council for funding the entertainment in Blenheim Gardens, too!”

County Gazette photographer Steve Richardson attended the celebrations in the gardens on Sunday.

Gallery: Minehead celebrates Platinum Jubilee in Blenheim Gardens

Somerset County Gazette: David Lofts and Heather Yendole (Minehead Museum) with Alison Prior (Minehead BID director) at Blenheim Gardens on Sunday. Pictures: Steve RichardsonDavid Lofts and Heather Yendole (Minehead Museum) with Alison Prior (Minehead BID director) at Blenheim Gardens on Sunday. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Somerset County Gazette: Katherine MacDonald, Andy Kingston-James (Minehead mayor) and Lisa Paisley help with the refreshments.Katherine MacDonald, Andy Kingston-James (Minehead mayor) and Lisa Paisley help with the refreshments.

Somerset County Gazette: Danielle Doake, Jess Magill, and Jonathan McNally.Danielle Doake, Jess Magill, and Jonathan McNally.

Somerset County Gazette: Organiser and supporters enjoying the event.Organiser and supporters enjoying the event.

Somerset County Gazette: Musicians and singers kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.Musicians and singers kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.

Somerset County Gazette: Crowds sheltering from a brief shower.Crowds sheltering from a brief shower.