Stepping back in time, a special weekend of free entertainment saw people transported back to the swinging 60s.

The crowds revelled as a range of exciting performances and activities took centre stage in Lowestoft at the weekend.

Lowestoft Journal: The Swinging Sixties weekend in LowestoftThe Swinging Sixties weekend in Lowestoft (Image: Mick Howes)

A fine turnout of people enjoyed the entertainment provided by The Seagull Theatre as the special 1960s-themed weekend was showcased in Kirkley on Saturday and Sunday.

After a "highly successful" 1940s weekend in July, the theatre again worked in conjunction with East Suffolk Council and Heritage England as part of the Heritage Action Zones initiative.

Lowestoft Journal: Entertainment at the Swinging 60s weekend in LowestoftEntertainment at the Swinging 60s weekend in Lowestoft (Image: Mick Howes)

Part of the London Road, Lowestoft Heritage Action Zone Cultural Programme - aimed at supporting footfall and engagement - a range of exciting performances and activities were showcased in the London Road South area over the weekend of November 5/6.

Lowestoft Journal: Hollie Jade entertained the crowdsHollie Jade entertained the crowds (Image: Mick Howes)

With live music and street performers spread throughout the area on both days, Claremont Road was closed to traffic once again as a craft fair - featuring up to 20 local entrepreneurs - was held.

Lowestoft Journal: The Vibettes performThe Vibettes perform (Image: Mick Howes)

Popular local duo The Vibettes performed a new sixties act on Waterloo Road especially for the weekend, the talented Hollie Jade sang a selection of great sixties hits, while sixties classics were enjoyed by a good crowd at the East Point Pavilion as the Austin Beats performed.

Lowestoft Journal: The Austin Beats performThe Austin Beats perform (Image: Mick Howes)

Lowestoft Journal: The Austin Beats performThe Austin Beats perform (Image: Mick Howes)

Other musical acts on both days saw performances from the Out of Nowhere Trio, Full House Duo and Sally Blouet.

Lowestoft Journal: Musical acts at the Swinging Sixties weekend in LowestoftMusical acts at the Swinging Sixties weekend in Lowestoft (Image: Mick Howes)

Event organiser Des Reynolds said: "It was lovely to see so many people turning out for our 1960s weekend in the London Road South Heritage Action Zone.

"Despite the challenging weather conditions, lots of people enjoyed the music acts in the street on Saturday and the craft fair saw plenty of visitors.

"We were particularly glad to hear from the local traders that their businesses had been busy during the day as well."

After a downpour of rain on Sunday, Mr Reynolds added: "On Sunday we moved events indoors and were able to still offer all the music acts, along with the craft fair - which was moved into the Kirkley Centre - and the dance classes.

"Numbers were affected by the rain, but we still had a reasonable turnout in the middle of the day."

Organisers hailed the support they'd received from Kirkley Village Tea Rooms, Bumbles at 175 London Road South and Well Well Well on Waterloo Road.