We look back at Fantasy Forest Festival as it returns to Sudeley Castle on July 15

Fantasy Forest Festival in the leafy Cotswolds brings with it everything from mermaids to Doctor Who and elves from Lord of the Rings. Jaw-dropping outfits are one of the main attractions of the unique event.

As the festival at Sudeley Castle returns for July 15 and 16, we take a look back at some of the most striking fancy dress costumes. Visitors always go the extra mile to get detail right, including for sci-fi favourites from Star Wars to Game of Thrones.

Take a look at these photos from recent years and let us know in the comments section your favourite moments or costumes from the festival.

Sci-fi and steam punk fashions at Fantasy Forest Festival are common themes

The Von Mew family pose for a Victorian portrait during the Fantasy Forest Festival

A woman kisses a Dalek during the Fantasy Forest weekend

Reaper the Executioner scares in his outfit at the Festival

Mermaids Allissa Wibberly, left, and Emily Keat, right, cool off by the koi carp pond at Fantasy Forest

The Sherwood Outlaws bring medieval Robin Hood tales to life

Jamie McBride wears bright blue contact lenses to go with his steampunk outfit

Full metal armour for this menacing knight at the Festival

Fantasy Forest Festival returns to near Cheltenham from July 15 in 2022

Daniel Cadwalldr-Jones, dressed as the second Dr Who, Patrick Troughton, at a TARDIS

Fantasy princesses are also popular at the Festival

Star Wars characters roaming around on a sunny day at the Festival