King's Lynn celebrated its proud trading heritage by holding its 12th annual Hanse Festival.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hanse Festival, King's Lynn, 2017. Picture: Matthew UsherThe Hanse Festival, King's Lynn, 2017. Picture: Matthew Usher (Image: Archant)

The community turned out to enjoy a range of activities celebrating the town's link with the Hanseatic League - a trading alliance connecting North Sea ports.

There was Medieval dancing in Stone Hall at the town hall, live music and creative activities for youngsters, which included making a cardboard Hanse ship.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hanse Festival, King's Lynn, 2017. Picture: Matthew UsherThe Hanse Festival, King's Lynn, 2017. Picture: Matthew Usher (Image: Archant)

Bands played at King's Staithe Square until 10pm on Saturday night before a fireworks display.

Nick Daubney, English Commissioner to the Hanseatic League and King's Lynn and West Norfolk councillor, said: 'It is about celebrating our Hanseatic tradition.

Eastern Daily Press: Medieval dancing at the King's Lynn Hanse Festival, Picture: Matthew UsherMedieval dancing at the King's Lynn Hanse Festival, Picture: Matthew Usher (Image: Archant)

'I think it has been very successful. There has been many events which centred around live performances which have been very popular.

'It has been packed with people enjoying the music.'

Eastern Daily Press: The Hanse Festival, King's Lynn, 2017. Picture: Matthew UsherThe Hanse Festival, King's Lynn, 2017. Picture: Matthew Usher (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The Hanse flag flying at Custom House, King's Lynn. Picture: Joanne SmithThe Hanse flag flying at Custom House, King's Lynn. Picture: Joanne Smith (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Medieval dancing at the Hanse Festival. Picture: Joanne SmithMedieval dancing at the Hanse Festival. Picture: Joanne Smith (Image: Archant)