A packed afternoon of festivities for children and adults has been put together by The Friends of Queens Park, the dedicated volunteers who help take care of it.

As well as face painting, crafts and traditional games, youngsters can join local children’s author Peter Brownlow for storytelling.

Some great prizes are on offer in the event’s raffle, like a National Trust ticket for five people, two vouchers for Jump Xtreme and free meals at Café Italia and Olympus fish and chips.

Music comes courtesy of Farnworth and Walkden Brass Band, Janet Mather, The Ukulangle Band and Bolton FM, which will be broadcasting live from the park.

Around 20 young performers from Ajay’s Morris Dancers will take to the stage, as well as members of the Bolton School of Dance and the youth group from BLGC.

Adding a colourful historical twist to the celebrations, Historia Normannis Bolton will stage mini medieval re‑enactments, bringing the sights and sounds of the past to life in the park.

Over 20 local groups will bring along their stalls, including Bolton Hospice.

Queen’s Park was first opened on May 24, 1866, and quickly became a popular day out for local people who would stroll among the gardens, listen to music at the bandstand and enjoy the views over the town.