CROWDS of people flocked to Bewdley for the annual Christmas light switch-on and market.

The highly-anticipated event returned to town yesterday (Saturday November 30) with revellers enjoying exciting activities and entertainment for all ages as well as magical Christmas gift and craft stalls.

It has been hailed a success with Load Street packed with people. 

Crowds pack out Bewdley for the festive lights switch on Crowds pack out Bewdley for the festive lights switch on (Image: Colin Hill)

There were street entertainers including stilt walkers, jugglers and nutcrackers, artisan food and drink, funfair rides, Santa's Grotto, singing acts and DJ entertainment, a vintage carousel and more.

Families had fun entering the human snow globe for fun snowy frolics.

The event took place from 1pm until 6pm with the countdown to the light switch-on at 5.30pm.

Photographer Colin Hill said: "A great atmosphere in Bewdley for the switch on of the lights.

"Load Street was flooded with people."