Despite some damp and miserable weather, shoppers turned out in force to enjoy the return of a popular Ipswich street market at the weekend.

Ipswich Star: Seren Bloor, nine, has a go at drumming at the Wooden Roots workshop at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSeren Bloor, nine, has a go at drumming at the Wooden Roots workshop at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

It was the first time the Saints Street Market had been held for nearly two years.

Ipswich Star: Annie Debrick of Rockafella Industries, among her colourful items, some handmade, on her stall at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYAnnie Debrick of Rockafella Industries, among her colourful items, some handmade, on her stall at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Organisers had booked a total of 21 stalls for the event in St Peter's Street, with stalls operating within Covid-19 guidelines.

Ipswich Star: The Saints Street Market in Ipswich, running for the first time in two years. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Saints Street Market in Ipswich, running for the first time in two years. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Independent businesses and artisans provided a wide range of different crafts, clothes and other items for people to browse and buy - with some bright and colourful displays to attract the eye.

Ipswich Star: Amelia Collis of The Shag Rooms, selling her rugs based on life drawings at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYAmelia Collis of The Shag Rooms, selling her rugs based on life drawings at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

The Power of Stories team, including African drummers, also took part in the event to promote the upcoming exhibition at Christchurch Mansion.

Ipswich Star: Two-year-old Osian Dumbill enjoying the Wooden Roots drumming workshop at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYTwo-year-old Osian Dumbill enjoying the Wooden Roots drumming workshop at the Saints Street Market in Ipswich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Cafes in the Saints area were also open, along with most of the shops in St Peter's Street and St Nicholas Street, providing plenty of places for visitors to enjoy.