SCREECHES and engine roars reverberated across Beaulieu as the New Forest village hosted the 12th Motorcycle World event.

About 30,000 bike fans descended on to Lord Montagu's estate and the grounds of the National Motor Museum for the event, which featured a galaxy of motorcycle celebrities both past and present.

A packed programme of events in the arena, including displays by stunt rider Jason Finn and endurance racer Jean-Francois Balde, plus speedway and motocross demonstrations on the noisy grass track kept crowds enthralled over the weekend.

The increasingly popular mini-motors created a spectacular sight hurtling around the arena in formation.

Motorbike enthusiasts and their families mingled around hundreds of trade stands, eyeing up and trying for size dream machines and accessories.

l SEE On Two Wheels inside today for a full round-up of pictures from the event.