Hundreds of fans of Pokémon descended on Beccles Public Hall to share their love of the hit game.

The event was hosted by organiser Reece Tackley, founder of Beccles Pokémon, and manager of Beccles Public Hall, Richard Melchior.

There were 14 stallholders selling Pokémon-themed items, from trading cards and graded cards to unique handmade products designed by fans.

The stalls were bombarded with enthusiastic fans who crowded around the traders to purchase their goods.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Reece Tackley hosts a Pokémon club at the Beccles Library once a weekReece Tackley hosts a Pokémon club at the Beccles Library once a week (Image: Denise Bradley)

Beccles Pokémon allocated a designated space for people to sit down and play a few games of the Pokémon trading card game or for those who are new, to learn how to play the game.

Hundreds of collectors sat down and traded all types of cards, new and old.

Visitors of the Pokémon market were welcomed into the event by Pikachu, with people able to have selfies with him.

A raffle was held for the chance to win a Pokémon prize in the form of the latest Pokémon elite trainer box.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Event organiser, Reece Tackley, pictured with PikachuEvent organiser, Reece Tackley, pictured with Pikachu (Image: Reece Tackley)

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Mr Tackley said: “I am thrilled with the turnout of the event.

"This is something that I have wanted to do for a very long time, and it is great to see that this was an event that the local community also really enjoyed.

"This event has brought Pokémon fans from local and afar and it is great to see an event that brings so many Pokémon fans together.

"I look forward to meeting everyone at the next Beccles Pokémon Market.”

The next Beccles Pokémon Trading Market will be held on Sunday, March 31 next year.

Tickets are now available for purchase from the Beccles Public Hall website and box office.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Beccles Public Hall was packed with traders at the town's first Pokémon Trading MarketBeccles Public Hall was packed with traders at the town's first Pokémon Trading Market (Image: Reece Tackley)