Supporters are celebrating a wheely good event which raised more than £8,000 for a good cause.

Thousands visited Lulworth Castle to support Dorset Blind Association’s annual Motor Show.

This hugely successful and well attended event showcased more than 180 cars in the motor display and welcomed more than 3,000 general public visitors, raising £8,285.70 for the local sight loss charity.

The event, now in its fifth year, was held within the picturesque Lulworth Estate courtesy of James Weld, who is the charity’s president.

Dorset Blind Association says it is grateful to be to given the ongoing opportunity to host the only motor show at Lulworth Castle, offered to them by Mr Weld.

The event set motorists out on a 20 mile tour around the Dorset countryside, following in convoy, before returning to Lulworth to display their motors at the castle showground. The event saw thousands of local supporters, holiday makers and car enthusiasts descend on the castle throughout the day, creating what organisers described as an 'incredible community buzz'.

The Lulworth Castle Motor Show was open to the public free of charge and had something for all ages to enjoy; a range of local stalls selling handmade goods and local produce, entertainment from the Gugge Band, a kids area with bouncy castle, face painting and an exclusive visit from the ever popular Peppa Pig.

Attendees enjoyed relaxing in the afternoon sun with refreshments from The Fizz Tin, Hitch n Hop, The Heavenly Crepe, The Falafel Den and Dorset Catering Services, who also supplied the refreshments before the Dorset Tour to the car owners.

Jan Jones, owner of The Fizz Tin, said: "What a perfect day.

"We felt so lucky to be involved once again with this magnificent car show. An excellent turnout. The visitors seemed to love the new food and refreshment area too, enhanced by the beautiful weather and backdrop of Lulworth Castle. Incredibly well organised, with the friendliest charity staff and volunteers.

Congratulations on a wonderful event for the most worthwhile of causes."

To find out more information about Dorset Blind Association and future events visit dorsetblind.org.uk