See Suffolk’s lockdown lights this Christmas

The Christmas lights have been put up in Aldeburgh. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Our photographers have been out and about capturing the lit-up streets of Aldeburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Ipswich and Woodbridge to bring the Christmas lights to you this year.

Normally, thousands of people would head out to watch the annual switch-ons and kick start the festive season towards the end of November, but sadly, social distancing restrictions mean all events have been cancelled.

Many towns have been hosting live virtual switch-on events for 2020, creating videos which have been shared to residents online – but if you haven’t had a chance to see them yet, now you can.

Check out the pictures below and let us know in the comments which are your favourites.

The Christmas lights have been put up in Aldeburgh. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

MORE: Family decorates home with more than 3,000 Christmas lightsStowmarket, Hadleigh and Sudbury are yet to switch on their lights, so keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks to see their festive displays.

Meanwhile, many families have been getting in the festive spirit earlier this year, following a difficult few months.

One family in Trimley St Mary has covered their home in 3,000 LEDS raising money for BASIC Life charity in Felixstowe, while others have been putting their trees up a few weeks early to lift their spirits.

MORE: Christmas comes early - have you already put up decorations in lockdown?Let us know how you have been getting in the Christmas spirit this year in the comments below.

The Christmas lights have been put up in Aldeburgh. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Christmas really is a time of awe and wonder for most youngsters. Here are Rylie and Mitzi-Mae. (Image: Archant)

Patrick Foshee and Marina Martinez came to see the lights come on. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

The Christmas tree on Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

The Arc shopping centre in Bury St Edmunds is full of festive sparkle with the Christmas lights now on. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Gary Whyatt and Claire-Louise Garrard with their dogs Rocket and Archie. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Felixstowe christmas lights 2020 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Felixstowe christmas lights 2020 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Felixstowe christmas lights 2020 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Felixstowe christmas lights 2020 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Felixstowe christmas lights 2020 Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

The festive season officially gets underway on the Ipswich Cornhill with the switching on of it's Christmas lights. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

The festive season officially gets underway on the Ipswich Cornhill with the switching on of it's Christmas lights. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

The festive season officially gets underway on the Ipswich Cornhill with the switching on of it's Christmas lights. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

John and Jacky at the Woodbridge Christmas tree Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Woodbridge Christmas tree Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Woodbridge Christmas tree Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Barrats of Woodbridge Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: Charlotte Bond)