In Pictures: Steampunks show off impressive cosplay costumes at Gunby Hall event

This is the third year that East Coast Steampunks have collaborated with the National Trust to hold a celebration event at its 18th century hall and gardens near Spilsby.

Visitors on Sunday, May 24, were able to browse stalls, learn about a variety of roses, take part in games and watch a choreographed parasol display.

Christina Ruby Willow from East Coast Steampunks, which now boasts 12,000 members, said: "The day went absolutely brilliantly. We had crowds of steampunks attend, there were trade stalls, an art gallery, and - of course - beautiful roses. The scent was wonderful - wafting all over the gardens and the courtyard.

“We had all kind of games going on including parasol parading, with lots of lovely ladies doing choreographed stately walk. It went really well and we had a round of applause.”

Asked how they coped in costumes during the heatwave, she added: “We had parasols, and we sheltered in the carriage house and shady parts of the garden - but we’re quite a sturdy lot, us steampunks!”