A festive festival is set to kick start Christmas in a Suffolk town next month with a whole host of yuletide treats.

The Fabulous Framlingham Christmas Festival will feature live entertainment, late night shopping, and children’s activities as well as a wide range of stalls selling gift ideas and festive fare.

“The town will be buzzing with Christmas atmosphere,” said a spokesman for the event.

Framlingham Business Association is organising the event on Friday, December 13, to celebrate the start of the festive season with the town’s community.

Musical performances from the Ipswich Piping Society, Framlingham and Community Pop Chorus and Alistair’s Kitchen Americano Country will be taking place in the town centre throughout the evening from 6pm to 9pm.

Santa will be arriving by horse and cart to find out the children’s Christmas wishes and a wide variety of games and competitions will be on offer for all ages.