The Felixstowe Christmas celebrations have so far proved a success for the town, with local shops saying they have seen more income because of it.

Kate Cain, manager of Felixstowe BID (Business Improvement District), said one of her challenges has been to get entertainment at both ends of the town, which is why there were some activities in the middle of the town and in the north.

Ipswich Star: People enjoying the ice rink set up in the north of the townPeople enjoying the ice rink set up in the north of the town (Image: Charlotte Bond)

This has resulted in more people walking between the two and an increase in traffic for local shop owners.

Mrs Cain said: "We wanted to put on a community event that people didn't necessarily have to spend much money on, but also to increase footfall in the town."

Festivities started on December 10, when soprano singer, Christina Johnston turned on the Wool Baa's Knitmas Tree, sponsored by Lottys, Gentlemen's Barbers, AG Logistics, Mr and Mrs Gosling and Felixstowe BID, all of which, helped fund the tree made of 2000 hand knitted squares.

In the centre of the town, there was a free bouncy castle for children, a free children's workshop and lots of musical performances.

Ipswich Star: Elijah and Lexi enjoying the free ice rinkElijah and Lexi enjoying the free ice rink (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ipswich Star: People enjoying the ice rink in FelixstowePeople enjoying the ice rink in Felixstowe (Image: Charlotte Bond)

In the north of the town centre, at Great Eastern Square, there was a free ice rink.

Mrs Cain said: "The ice rink has been extremely popular.

"People have been queuing since it opened and we have had Fresh Gold Radio playing to keep everyone in the festive spirit.

Ipswich Star: Riley and Kayden Mayhew on the iceRiley and Kayden Mayhew on the ice (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe's festive fun has proved a success for local businessesFelixstowe's festive fun has proved a success for local businesses (Image: Charlotte Bond)

"The Station Cafe has also been great and they did a BBQ which was a success.

"We are very grateful to Felixstowe Town Council, Suffolk County Council and also to the East of England Coop who sponsored us a lot with the bid to put the rink up."

Felixstowe BID have also commissioned seven individually crafter, life-size angels to adorn the town centre, with the angels creating a trail.

Ipswich Star: Thomas and ReaganThomas and Reagan (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ipswich Star: Dougie and LouieDougie and Louie (Image: Charlotte Bond)

This trail is going to be available all the way through until January 6.

There is also a Christmas Stocking Trail which is currently ongoing, with 25 unique stockings, all crafted by Wool Baa, being places around Felixstowe.

Ipswich Star: People enjoying skating on the free ice rink set up in FelixstowePeople enjoying skating on the free ice rink set up in Felixstowe (Image: Charlotte Bond)