THOUSANDS of festivalgoers were pictured enjoying the first music festival in Swindon since the pandemic started last year.

The MFor Festival returned for its second edition this weekend with a line-up featuring Craig David, Ella Henderson, Raye, Gracey, Sigala and many more.

Revellers made the most of the occasion, despite some rain on Saturday afternoon.

With the lifting of almost all coronavirus restrictions last month, people were able to enjoy the performances at Lydiard Park this weekend without having to wear a mask or practice social distancing.

Along with the two stages, the festival featured plenty of family-friendly fun and games like a climbing wall, and zorbing.

For the first time, this year's festival hosted a Friday night over-18s dance night at the end of the festival's first day, featuring Five, S Club, Liberty X, Baby D and Rozalla.

Here are a few pictures of yesterday’s event, courtesy of Mark Chilvers

Swindon Advertiser: Ella Henderson performing at the MFor - Credit: Mark ChilversElla Henderson performing at the MFor - Credit: Mark Chilvers

Swindon Advertiser: Craig David - Credit: Mark ChilversCraig David - Credit: Mark Chilvers

Swindon Advertiser: Gracey - Credit: Mark ChilversGracey - Credit: Mark Chilvers

Swindon Advertiser: Raye - Credit: Mark ChilversRaye - Credit: Mark Chilvers

Swindon Advertiser: Phats & Small - Credit: Mark ChilversPhats & Small - Credit: Mark Chilvers

Swindon Advertiser: Local group Talk In Code Local group Talk In Code

Swindon Advertiser: Credit: Dave CoxCredit: Dave Cox

Swindon Advertiser: Credit: Dave CoxCredit: Dave Cox

Swindon Advertiser: Credit: Dave CoxCredit: Dave Cox