Crowds flocked to Bury St Edmunds at the weekend to enjoy a free 'Picnic in the Park' event as part of the Abbey 1,000 anniversary celebrations.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sophia at the Abbey 1000 picnic in BurySophia at the Abbey 1000 picnic in Bury (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

On a beautiful day in the picturesque Abbey Gardens on Saturday, hundreds of people enjoyed live music and entertainment to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of the Abbey of St Edmund by King Canute.

East Anglian Daily Times: A family enjoys some bubble play at the eventA family enjoys some bubble play at the event (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Visitors were able to browse the many stalls, set up by craft makers, charities, and community groups, take a guided tour to learn more about the Abbey's past, and see local performers on the live music stage.

East Anglian Daily Times: Judith Berry and Emily Tillett from Suffolk Archives.Judith Berry and Emily Tillett from Suffolk Archives. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The event was also filled with lots of activities for children, including storytelling and trails, funfair rides, combat archery and a climbing wall.

East Anglian Daily Times: Crowds flocked to the event on SaturdayCrowds flocked to the event on Saturday (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The community event was organised by West Suffolk Council as part of the Celebrations for All project supported by the the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

East Anglian Daily Times: Wiktoria Weich, Liz Bowden, Anita Okoniewska, and Daviden Bowden at the Abbey 1000 picnicWiktoria Weich, Liz Bowden, Anita Okoniewska, and Daviden Bowden at the Abbey 1000 picnic (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The Abbey 1,000 full year’s programme of celebratory events can be viewed here.

East Anglian Daily Times: Staff from Bury Women's Aid Centre face the camera at the eventStaff from Bury Women's Aid Centre face the camera at the event (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: Michael and Matthew play in the ruinsMichael and Matthew play in the ruins (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matthew and Isabelle enjoying the craft activitiesMatthew and Isabelle enjoying the craft activities (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: The Lawrenson family enjoy a picnicThe Lawrenson family enjoy a picnic (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: Oliver, Lewis and Jess having fun at the eventOliver, Lewis and Jess having fun at the event (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: Greta, Freya and Ciara enjoy an ice creamGreta, Freya and Ciara enjoy an ice cream (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: Martha and Annie at the Picnic in the Park eventMartha and Annie at the Picnic in the Park event (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

East Anglian Daily Times: Poppy enjoying the craft activities at the event on SaturdayPoppy enjoying the craft activities at the event on Saturday (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)