HUNDREDS of local families and visitors clustered around the Christmas tree at Fairford Market Place on Friday evening to mark the start of the festive period.
Santa Claus, accompanied by some cheerful elves, did the honours of brightening up Fairford's town centre on Friday, December 8.
After that excitement, the crowd of eager onlookers dispersed around the town centre to browse through more than 45 different gift and craft stalls.
The smell of hog roast wafted down the High Street and a long queue formed for the mulled wine stall.
This popular free event was organised by Fairford Town Council and has been an annual tradition for more than 20 years.
To book a stall for next year's festive market contact the town clerks on 01285 712344 or email clerks@fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk.
All pictures were taken by Chris Roberts MBE.
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