LYMM turned back the clock as more than 400 classic cars arrived in the village for Historic Transport Day.

Crowds of around 8,000 flocked to the village for the third annual event which closed Lymm Festival on Sunday.

The day started with the sights, sounds and smells of transport history as 120 vintage vehicles and sports cars paraded through the village centre.

A dozen traction engines, including two associated with the Dibnah family, also steamed into Lymm, coordinated by Mill Lane resident Chris Adamson.

Down on the canal, 25 working boats brought history to life and there were two boats running constant trips.

Five vintage buses ran also through the day dropping off and picking up visitors.

Model enthusiasts were on the right track with exhibitions of 12 model railway layouts in three venues.

A scale model of Warrington Transporter Bridge made out of Meccano by 78-year-old Woolston man Norman Williams was also on display at the village hall.

And there was plenty for youngsters to enjoy on the May Queen Field with miniature train and bus rides and toboggan slides as well as live music all day and Ben Slinger’s stunt bike team.

There was also model planes and even vintage prams.

Event director Alan Williams, who organised more than 150 volunteers, said: "It has made me immensely proud not only of our village but of all the people who came forward to become part of something very special.

"We have sown the seeds that will bring back many more visitors during the year and hopefully for years to come."

The day was rounded off with a sail past of 20 historic boats.