All the fun of the seaside was to be found inland at Bury St Edmunds as the town held its Whitsun fayre.

East Anglian Daily Times: A beach in Bury St Edmunds as part of the Whitsun Fayre in the Suffolk market town. Picture: Neil DidsburyA beach in Bury St Edmunds as part of the Whitsun Fayre in the Suffolk market town. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

Visitors of all ages enjoyed playing on the golden sand of the beach outside Moyse's Hall Museum in the Buttermarket, one of the highlights of the popular two day fayre which is open on Sunday May 26 and Bank Holiday Monday May 27 between 11am and 4pm.

Other seaside attractions included a Punch and Judy Show and a Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike.

But there was also plenty for landlubbers to enjoy, including stalls selling fresh food, craftware, plants and flowers, plus fairground rides and street entertainment.

Despite an outbreak of drizzle in the afternoon, visitors were out in force and determined to enjoy what was on offer.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Whitsun Fayre in Bury St. Edmunds attracts thousands of visitors to the town each May for its flower stalls and family fun events. Picture: Neil DidsburyThe Whitsun Fayre in Bury St. Edmunds attracts thousands of visitors to the town each May for its flower stalls and family fun events. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

Mark Cordell, chief executive of the Our Bury St Edmunds business improvement district, said: "It's gone really well. The beach, the farm and the craft fair have all proved very popular.

"The whole event is perfect for the family as there really is something for all ages, it's a great day out so come and have a look."

Now in its 22nd year, the fayre started life as a flower and plant sale but has grown in recent years, with Our Bury St Edmunds running it since 2012.

Admission to the event is free. For more information visit the Our Bury St Edmunds website.

East Anglian Daily Times: Louis Glover, two from Sudbury enjoyed meeting the animals at the Whitsun Fayre in Bury St Edmunds over the bank holiday weekend. Picture: Neil DidsburyLouis Glover, two from Sudbury enjoyed meeting the animals at the Whitsun Fayre in Bury St Edmunds over the bank holiday weekend. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Traiditonally the Whitsun Fayre was for flower and garden lovers but has grown into a fun family day out, while retaining its green roots. Picture: Neil DidsburyTraiditonally the Whitsun Fayre was for flower and garden lovers but has grown into a fun family day out, while retaining its green roots. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Mark Cordell, chief executive of Our Bury St Edmunds which organised the Whitsun Fayre in the Suffolk town. Picture: Neil DidsburyMark Cordell, chief executive of Our Bury St Edmunds which organised the Whitsun Fayre in the Suffolk town. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: There is no telling who you might bump into at the Whitsun Fayre in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Neil DidsburyThere is no telling who you might bump into at the Whitsun Fayre in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)