Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre is one of Suffolk's biggest events, attracting crowds of around 130,000 each year.

Ipswich Star: The Christmas Fayre in Bury St Edmunds saw Abbeygate Street packed with shoppers in 2011The Christmas Fayre in Bury St Edmunds saw Abbeygate Street packed with shoppers in 2011 (Image: Archant)

Sadly, the huge festive market was among the many annual occasions to be cancelled this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but today we are looking back at the fayre over the years.

Ipswich Star: A living Nativity at the Christmas Fayre on Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds in 2006A living Nativity at the Christmas Fayre on Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds in 2006 (Image: Archant)

The fayre, one of the biggest in the UK, regularly features more than 300 stalls. The huge range of wares includes festive food and drink, gifts, decorations and many more Christmas-themed items.

Ipswich Star: Children from Cherry Tree School in Risby at Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre in 2008Children from Cherry Tree School in Risby at Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre in 2008 (Image: Archant)

It also features all kinds of entertainment, including varied live music, fireworks spectaculars, a children's parade, fairground rides, and of course visits from Father Christmas.

Ipswich Star: Serving customers on the roasted nut stall at Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre in 2009Serving customers on the roasted nut stall at Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre in 2009 (Image: Archant)

What are your memories of Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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Ipswich Star: Young musicians at the Christmas Fayre in Bury St Edmunds in 2011Young musicians at the Christmas Fayre in Bury St Edmunds in 2011 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The Christmas Fayre on Angel Hill, Bury, in full swing in 2006The Christmas Fayre on Angel Hill, Bury, in full swing in 2006 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: A bird's-eye view of the Fayre from the roof of the Athenaeum in 2009A bird's-eye view of the Fayre from the roof of the Athenaeum in 2009 (Image: Archant)