Suffolk's Stonham Barns Park to host Christmas market

Stonham Barns Park, near Stowmarket, will play host to a returning "feature-packed" Christmas craft market from Saturday, November 26 until Sunday, November 27.

The market will have a wide range of festive food, live music, activities for children and arts and craft stalls.

The stalls will feature hand-made, unique gifts and products made locally in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.

In addition, visitors will be able to wander through the retail village which will be "packed with thousands of Christmas gift ideas", organisers have said.

Christmas gift ideas at Stonham Barns Park. Credit: Stonham Barns Park (Image: Stonham Barns Park)

Fraser Carson, events manager at Stonham Barns Park, said: "Christmas is all about memories and we are looking to start the festive fun with our annual Christmas craft market. 

"We are planning to make this our biggest and best yet with all the ideas we can put into it, including Santa’s grotto, a funfair for the children, train rides, bouncy pillow, face painting and delicious food and drink outlets.

"We are hoping to make this an extravaganza of all things festive so that people can relax, unwind and look forward to the Christmas period. 

"The gift ideas will all be here, as well as lots of Christmas traditions and activities that will help to kick start the celebrations this year.

Paintings for sale at Stonham Barns Park. Credit: Stonham Barns Park (Image: Stonham Barns Park)

"The gift and craft retailers attending will be offering some delightful gifts and decorations, and we think many people will support these local businesses by coming to see what’s on offer.

"As always, we want to capture the spirit of Christmas and spread some seasonal goodwill."

The event offers free parking and free entry.

Visitors can get in the Christmas spirit at the Stonham Barns market from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27.