OXFORD Folk Festival has returned to the city this weekend after it was saved by a group of volunteers.

The group stepped in after the previous organisers left and have compiled a packed programme of Morris dancing and performances by bands and folk musicians.

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With more than 70 artists and bands performing across 14 venues, the now entirely volunteer-run folk festival has come back stronger than ever, and runs until today (Sunday, April 21) after starting on Friday (April 19).

Herald Series: Oxford Folk FestivalHerald Series: Oxford Folk FestivalLocations including Oxford Castle, Radcliffe Camera, the Old Fire Station, the Half Moon and many more.

Acts including ceilidh and balfolk dancing from the Oxford Ceilidhs, music from The Trials of Cato, Eliza Carthy, and the traditional morris dance displays.

Herald Series: Oxford Folk FestivalHerald Series: Morris dancing as part of the 2024 Folk FestivalMorris dancing as part of the 2024 Folk Festival (Image: Photo: Ed Nix)