Shiver me timbers and raise the Jolly Roger, pirates are coming to Battersea this weekend.

There's no need to hide inside and lock the front door though because there will be no plank walking or sword fighting in sight, just lots of family fun.

The Jolly Roger Adventure Fun Fair is the new name for Joby Carter's Adventure Fun Fair, which this year has adopted a special pirate theme Captain Jack Sparrow would be proud of.

Battersea Park used to have its own fun fair, including The Big Dipper, but with all that gone nowadays, it's up to Carter and his band of scallywags to provide the rides and excitement.

Anyone arriving in full pirate regalia will also be allowed one free ride.

Joby Carter's Jolly Roger Adventure Fun Fair, Albert Gate, Battersea Park, August 8 to 31, 11am-6pm.