Residents at a Salisbury care home enjoyed a Downton Abbey themed vintage afternoon.

The event at Milford House care home saw residents dress up in vintage style and enjoy a visit from a classic car.

The "Beaufort Belle" car, owned by Chris and Jo Davis, was parked outside the care home for residents to look at and sit in.

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Classic car the Beaufort Belle parked up outside the home (Image: Milford House Care Home) The owners chatted to residents about the history of the car and for the petrol heads amongst the group, talk through the finer points of engine size, braking capacity and more before the afternoon finished with a tea service.

During the afternoon, the home said there were many great moments but a special highlight was when the home's own ‘Lady Milford’, general manager Aga Musial got behind the wheel and looked ready to drive off to the set of ‘My Fair Lady

Aga said: "What a fun and special way to spend the afternoon and enjoy a bit of good old-fashioned glamour.

"The elegant 'Belle' with her champagne-coloured bodywork and fabulous claret interior trim looked right at home parked at the front of our main entrance.

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Residents enjoyed seeing the car (Image: Milford House Care Home) "We all wanted to keep her there, but sadly we had to wave her goodbye at the end of the afternoon."

Resident Jill said: "It was lovely to see how everyone was enjoying themselves seeing the car and taking photos and it did make me smile."

Milford House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals.

Milford House provides residential and nursing care for 70 residents from respite care to long-term stays.