CONCERNS were raised over large crowds gathering at the grounds of Blenheim Palace this morning for a jousting tournament.
Scenes of the Woodstock gardens packed with revellers shocked some passers-by who said people behaved like they were at Bournemouth beach.
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Today is the first day of the jousting tournament set to continue until Monday.
A message on Blenheim Palace's website detailed current restrictions around the event: "To keep everyone safe during the day, you will be allocated either a red or blue ticket based on your arrival time which will be issued on the day of arrival.
"This ticket will give you access to the jousting arena, enabling you to see one full show which will need to be presented on arrival at the jousting arena on the day."
Measures are still in place to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country and people are still urged to remain cautious and remember some people are more vulnerable to the virus than others.
Current Government restrictions say that up to 30 people can gather outdoor in England.
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