Crowds flocked to the village for the special carnival weekend, marking 750 years since it was granted its market town charter by Henry III.

Organisers believe a record number attended, with around 5,000 people joining the celebrations on Monday.

The transformed market place was packed with visitors who came to experience Lavenham as it would have been in 1257.

Among attractions were village stocks, musicians, and the chance to sample typical medieval food.

Led by members of the Albini Household Re-enactment Group a colourful procession made its way through the village.

Carnival committee member Jill Jones said: "It was brilliant. We had fantastic weather and there were lots of people in the procession, far more than normal.

"There was a group from the WI, another from the school and lots of individuals."

Winner of the best costumes was the Women's Institute group.

There was also plenty of entertainment on offer on the recreation grounds, including re-enactments, archery, and falconry displays by the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary.

The tea tent did brisk trade all day, selling out of refreshments and taking £2,000.

The rare breeds motor show was as popular as ever, with about 450 cars taking part, from 100-year-old steam cars to modern day supercars.

The carnival was the culmination of celebrations which had been going on over the bank holiday weekend.

Other events had included children's workshops, live music, a beer festival and a Songs of Praise, which were all well supported.

Profits are still being added up, but organisers believe around £10,000 was raised over the weekend for the village hall and the recreation ground.