The star was shining on top of a popular town landmark as the festive season started in style.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher TheatreBungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher Theatre (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

St Mary's Church in Bungay was bathed in light on Saturday as 'a lovely and fun evening' was enjoyed by all at the popular Christmas lights switch-on.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher TheatreBungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher Theatre (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

A 'great turnout' of people flocked to town for the event, with a surprise display of fireworks delighting the crowds.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher TheatreBungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher Theatre (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

With performances from band The X-Men at the Butter Cross, the cast members of this year's pantomime – Robin Hood – at The Fisher Theatre also sung before they turned the lights on and illuminated the town.

Eastern Daily Press: Bungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher TheatreBungay Christmas Lights Switch On by the cast of the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and also live music by the Bungay pop group The X-Men and also Christmas songs by the Fisher Theatre (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

Members of the Fisher Youth Theatre Group (FYTG) were praised by organisers for singing some festive song, while Father Christmas made an early appearance to hand out sweets to the crowds.

With food stalls at the Butter Cross and mince pies and mulled wine inside St Mary's, there was plenty to tempt the crowds while the town's shops remained open.

And after the main town lights were switched on, the bells at St Mary's rang out – with an firework display adding to the entertainment.

Simon Thompson, one of the organisers from the Bungay Events and Business Association, said: 'It went brilliantly. We had a great turnout and an amazing firework display proved popular as everyone said it was such a nice surprise.

'It was a really great evening, with quite a big crowd, and we were delighted at what was a fantastic event. The star on top of the church looks really beautiful.'