THOUSANDS of people will be flocking to Studland this weekend for the 12th annual country fair.

Two days of fun begins tomorrow with a darts tournament featuring the skills of international darts player Les Wallace.

The traditional country fair with fun for all the family is the highlight on Saturday.

This year's fair is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief Dorset. There will be demonstrations of traditional country skills while in the afternoon live bands will compete on stage in a marquee which has room for more than 1,000 people. Other activities to look out for include a dog show, motorcycle display team, clog dancers, Adam's Axemen, puppeteers and a display of vintage vehicles.

Dorset Police will be security coding horse tack for free at the fair.

Linkrider will provide free buses to and from Swanage to the showground and there will be plenty of parking for motorists.