PICNIC Penarth welcomed more than 10,000 visitors on the weekend, its organisers have confirmed.

More than 6,000 people attended last year, but that figure was comfortably smashed this time round - in what has been described as the best event so far.

Held in Station Approach on both Saturday, and Sunday, food and drink businesses from Penarth, the wider Vale, and south Wales as a whole, all featured.

A spokeswoman for the Penarth Town Council, which managed the event, said: “We were delighted to see so many thousands of people enjoying the sunshine, and a bit of rain, at Picnic Penarth last weekend.

“It was amazing to see the community come together to enjoy good food and drink, as well as meet up with friends and family.”

Food outlets featured included Meat and Greek, The Bearded Taco, Brother Thai, Pizza Pronto, Old Cogan Hall Farm, Restaurant James Sommerin, Purple Poppadom’s Tukka Tuk and Chapter Caffi.

The Vale of Glamorgan Brewery and The Bottle Shop managed the bar, with sweets and puddings on offer from Dixie’s Vintage Ices, Umpa Lumpa Sweets and Dawn’s Pantry.

A road closure was put in place from the junction of Station Approach and Victoria Road between 6pm on Friday April 28 and 9pm on Sunday April 30 to allow maximise space for the event to take place.

The Penarth Town Council spokeswoman added: “We would like to thank everyone who helped to make the event such a success for Penarth.

“We are proud to say that all of our vendors are from the South Wales area, which proves how much talent there is locally.

“Penarth has lots of great places to eat and is known as a foodie destination.”

Kevin Halborg runs the Pizza Pronto kiosk on Stanwell Road.

He said: “It has always been considered a community project, with private businesses working with the council to put on the event.

“Every year it has got better in terms of public participation and organisation. We are really proud to be a part of it.

“Credit to Penarth Town Council for the energy they showed. This is how to interact with businesses and every box was ticked.”

Andy Berry was among those to attend the event. He said: “The food was great and there was a lovely atmosphere.”

Angelina Hall, who co-owns Glass By Design on Station Approach, added: “Station Approach does not get highlighted that much so we would like to see it come back each year. We really want it to succeed.”

Old Cogan Hall Farm, which breeds lamb and pork near Cosmeston, said they made burgers specifically named the Prince William.

A spokeswoman for the farm said: “We love serving local produce to the picnic crowd; the Prince Williams never fail to sell out and it’s the only place in the world where you can try one.”

Established in 2015 with funding from Vale of Glamorgan Council and Welsh Government, Picnic Penarth is delivered and managed by the town council and Vale of Glamorgan Council.

This year it was sponsored by Penarth company CoverBuilder Home Insurance.