Sheringham Carnival has been hailed 'outstanding' by organisers, after hundreds turned out to an evening finale featuring music, a barbecue and traditional games ranging from hook-a-duck to Play Your Cards Right.

North Norfolk News: Youngster try their luck at flipping ducks from a skateboard at Sheringham Carnival finale.Photo: KAREN BETHELLYoungster try their luck at flipping ducks from a skateboard at Sheringham Carnival finale.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Carnival chairman Stuart McClean praised committee members, who had 'pulled out all the stops' to organise a last-minute final day's programme after wildfire fears led to the traditional torchlight procession and firework display being cancelled.

'We didn't just want to go out with a whimper,' he said. 'So we tried to end with a bit of fun and, thanks to an exemplary committee, it was absolutely marvellous, the whole week has been a huge success.'

North Norfolk News: Tile painting at Sheringham Carnival's family finale.Photo: KAREN BETHELLTile painting at Sheringham Carnival's family finale.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Part of the high street was closed off for Sunday's finale, which included stalls and dancing, as well as family games ranging from badge-making and tile-painting, to bowling, face painting and a chance to pose for a selfie with the carnival 'royal' family.

Mr McClean added: 'After being hit by poor weather for the crowning day, the highlight of the week for me has definitely been the sunshine.'

North Norfolk News: Youngsters having fun at a 'milk a cow' stall at Sheringham Carnival finale.Photo: KAREN BETHELLYoungsters having fun at a 'milk a cow' stall at Sheringham Carnival finale.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Bubble fun at Sheringham Carnival's family finalePhoto: KAREN BETHELLBubble fun at Sheringham Carnival's family finalePhoto: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Carnival committee member Christine Hendry on the Play Your Cards Right stall.Photo: KAREN BETHELLCarnival committee member Christine Hendry on the Play Your Cards Right stall.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)