Due to the success and great response from this year's Dorchester Christmas Cracker, organisers have already set a date for 2022.

For the first time, the event was held over a day rather than an evening and it will return in the same format next December.

Steve Bulley, chairman of the committee, said: "The feedback has been amazing from visitors to the event, stall holders and retailers.

"We saw over 3,000 people in the town across the day and it was clear that the event gave a much-needed boost to the community.

"The team of volunteers from the Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester BID, town council and town supporters delivered an all-new event for Dorchester and I'm delighted that the town is totally behind it returning on Sunday, December 11, 2022."

More than 50 street stalls took part in the day, offering a variety of unique products from local traders. Three Christmas/craft fairs in the Corn Exchange, Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum and Trinity Club with more than 80 tables.

Carol singers entertained visitors and a children's fancy dress parade lifted spirits.

Neil Strudwick, chairman of Dorchester BID, said: "From my part, I was there, I saw and I feel for sure cold, damp Thursday Christmas Cracker nights are a thing of the past and a warm, successful welcome to the first Sunday Cracker."

The event relies on a team of dedicated volunteers, find out how you can be involved at dorchesterchamber.co.uk

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