A TRAVELLING group of Shakespearean actors arrive at Hoghton Tower this weekend.

The HandleBards are touring from Glasgow to London performing various shows along the way.

There are just four members of the all-male troupe and they are doing all the touring on bicycles, with no support vehicles.

It is a 976-mile trek concluding on August 23 in London.

This Friday and Saturday sees them perform Romeo and Juliet outdoors at the scenic tower.

People are welcome to bring picnics and tickets are still available from £11, both online and on the phone.