Doc Martin fans gathered in Wimbledon Village today as Martin Clunes took a ride down memory lane.

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The actor, above, brought his Clydesdale horse Bruce, wife Phillipa and daughter Emily for a ride on Wimbledon Common this morning, taking in the sights and his former home by the Fox and Grapes pub in Camp Road.

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Best hoof forward: Martin Clunes leads the way on Wimbledon Common

Mr Clunes drew a crowd at Wimbledon Village Stables before the family set off with stables owner Carol Andrews and yard manager Jen Fryer.

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Martin Clunes, left, his wife Phillipa, centre, on Honey, and Carol Andrews, right

He was visiting the stables in his capacity as president of the British Horse Society, enjoying a lunch at the White Onion in the Village after the ride with 70 people who had purchased tickets to join him.

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Fans crowd round at the Wimbledon Village Stables

The event will raise money for the British Horse Society. Ms Fryer said: “It was absolutely fantastic and we had a lovely ride around the Common.

“Martin’s horses were very well behaved given it is a new environment.

“He felt very proud to come here; he grew up in Wimbledon Village.”

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Mr Clunes brought his five year-old Clydesdale Bruce, above, and his daughter Emily’s horse Swift from their Dorset home for the event.