An open day at Manning’s Amusements in Felixstowe promised to be a fun affair for children of all ages to enjoy in 1997.

Ipswich Star: There were plenty of things to do at the open day in 1997There were plenty of things to do at the open day in 1997 (Image: Archant)

The event attracted hundreds of children to the seafront venue.

Ipswich Star: A number of rides were on offerA number of rides were on offer (Image: Archant)

We delved into our archives and found pictures captured by one of our photographers on the day, which show children having fun on the rides, bumper cars and the many other attractions on offer.

Ipswich Star: Do you remember speeding down this slide as a youngster?Do you remember speeding down this slide as a youngster? (Image: Archant)

The funfair at Manning’s Amusement Park in Felixstowe launched in 1933 and was built by Sir Billy Butlin.

Ipswich Star: Can you name these two enjoying the dodgems?Can you name these two enjoying the dodgems? (Image: Archant)

It has been owned and managed by the Mannings family since 1946.

Ipswich Star: The dodgems proved a popular attractionThe dodgems proved a popular attraction (Image: Archant)

The brightly-coloured amusements building is still open today, with funfair rides and a thriving Sunday market all year round.

Ipswich Star: Were you among the people who went to the open day in 1997?Were you among the people who went to the open day in 1997? (Image: Archant)

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in these pictures from our archives? Email our picture desk.

Ipswich Star: There was lots of fun to be had, as the enjoyment on this girl's face showsThere was lots of fun to be had, as the enjoyment on this girl's face shows (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Having a blast at the open day in 1997Having a blast at the open day in 1997 (Image: Archant)