Get into the festive spirit when you visit a Christmas fair on the outskirts of Ipswich with more than 120 stalls. 

Taking place over three days at Hintlesham Hall, between Hadleigh and Ipswich, organisers say the event will be bigger and better than last year. 

There will be more than 120 shopping stalls, festive food and drinks, live entertainment, ferris wheel, miniature donkeys and a chance to meet Father Christmas. 

The Hintlesham Hall Christmas marketThe Hintlesham Hall Christmas market (Image: Prestige)

Paul Martin, Commercial Development Manager, First Bus (East of England) said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Prestige County Events for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair and believe we can add real value to the visitor experience.

"Last year’s event was incredibly popular, which did cause some traffic issues, so when the owner, Darren Perry, contacted us, we were keen to be involved and shall be providing two free shuttle services.

"Firstly, from our London Road Park and Ride site and the secondly from the bus station behind Hadleigh high street. Buses will run every 10 minutes and journey times will be just under 10 minutes."

The event will run from Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24.

Stalls will be inside a large, heated shopping marquees around the grounds of the hall, and will feature a wide rang of hand-crafted products made by talented local artisans, unusual gifts not found on the high street.

Visitors will be able to keep warm with a mulled wine and enjoy entertainment at the Bandstand with a Michael Bublé tribute/swing singer appearing on Friday, vintage vocal harmony group The Harmonettes performing on the Saturday and a three-piece jazz band on the Sunday.

First Buses will also be offering free shuttle buses from Ipswich Park & Ride and Hadleigh town centre to alleviate traffic through Hintlesham village and speed up entry time for visitors.

Paul Martin, Commercial Development Manager, First Bus (East of England) said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Prestige County Events for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair and believe we can add real value to the visitor experience.

"Last year’s event was incredibly popular, which did cause some traffic issues, so when the owner, Darren Perry, contacted us, we were keen to be involved and shall be providing two free shuttle services.

"Firstly, from our London Road Park and Ride site and the secondly from the bus station behind Hadleigh high street. Buses will run every 10 minutes and journey times will be just under 10 minutes."