CANDLES and paintings were among the many items on sale at a Christmas fair in Gravesend over the weekend.

More than 3,000 people turned up for the Christmas Craft Fair held at the Woodville Halls in Windmill Street.

The annual fair was organised by East Kent Fairs. Organiser Tony Roache said: The fair is always very popular and people love the range of gifts.

For information about other fairs in the area, call 01304 201644.