Churches and businesses are set to bring a little early Christmas cheer to Leytonstone when a huge fair is staged in the town centre.

The Christmas Market Trail will take place on Saturday, December 3 between 11am and 4pm, with shopping and entertainment on offer to visitors.

The trail, which has been organised by local craft markets and churches, will feature more than 70 stalls selling food, vintage items and more.

The event will also include church tower tours, a Santa’s Grotto and craft activities for children.

The market, run by Leyton&Stone Designers, Stone’s Throw Market, Leytonstone Methodist Church and St John’s Church, first ran last year.

This year’s event will be held across several venues, including St John's Church, Leytonstone Library Hall, Lister Hall and the pedestrian area in the High Road.

A small number of pitches for craft stalls are still available. For more information, email: forestcircuit.london@gmail.com.