The people of Saxmundham came out in their hundreds for the town's Christmas lights switch-on festivities.

The fair on December 3 saw stalls, singing, dancing, street performers and Victorian costumes fill the High Street and other areas around the town.

East Anglian Daily Times: Live music was part of the festive event in SaxmundhamLive music was part of the festive event in Saxmundham (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

There was a Victorian theme, but also modern elements to the event.

East Anglian Daily Times: Performers entertain the crowds at the Saxmundham Christmas lights switch-on eventPerformers entertain the crowds at the Saxmundham Christmas lights switch-on event (Image: Archant)

Jeremy Smith, chairman of Saxmundham Town Council, said they were "delighted" with the response.

"Everyone seems to have had a wonderful evening. There was a lot to do and look at," he said. "A lot of effort went in from our team, including the town clerk, and also our Good Neighbours Scheme."

The event included a market with local craftspeople selling bespoke gifts, a Christmas window competition for under-14s, DJ lights and street food stalls and Alde and Blyth Community Radio (ABC Radio) was broadcasting live with musical acts.

East Anglian Daily Times: Abbie and Natalie handing out hot chocolate at the Saxmundham Victorian Christmas fairAbbie and Natalie handing out hot chocolate at the Saxmundham Victorian Christmas fair (Image: Archant)

Mr Smith added: "It shows the potential of our town as well. We think the mix of old and new it brought together is a really good sign for our town's future."

East Anglian Daily Times: Roz Barnett, Jeremy Smith and Di Smith at the eventRoz Barnett, Jeremy Smith and Di Smith at the event (Image: Archant)