DRAGONS, mermaids and witches populated a festive enchanted forest for a day of fundraising for a home for adults with learning difficulties.
Acorn Village, Mistley, hosted a Christmas market and activities in a specially created emerald forest.
Children got the chance to meet Santa in his grotto, art workshops were on offer and Riverside Taxis hosted a name the car competition.
Firefighters from Manningtree station also brought along an engine for excited visitors to explore, showing off new equipment.
The event, held on Saturday November 21, raised over £4000 for the centre.
The enchanting emerald forest will remain open from Monday to Friday, 10am until 4.30pm, before closing on Friday December 18.
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