A FOOD festival, a twilight market and a vintage fair are just a few exciting events which will take place in Cirencester next month.

The good weather and longer days mark the return of the popular evening markets in Cirencester's town centre.

Residents will be able to enjoy two evenings of food, shopping and music in the Market Place on Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 25 between 6pm and 10pm.

Meanwhile, preparations for the annual Food and Lifestyle Festival have been bubbling away. 

The festival will return to the Cotswold capital on Saturday, May 18 (10am-6pm) and Sunday, May 19 (10am-4pm).

In addition, shoppers will be able to browse through a great array of eclectic and unique items at the next Vintage & Artisan Fair, which will take place in The Corn Hall on Sunday, May 26 between 10am and 4pm.

Furthermore, an abundance of fresh fruit, veg and local produce will be available to buy at two farmers markets which have been scheduled for Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 25 between 9am and 2.30pm.

The full timetable for Cirencester Markets in May is attached below:

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard: Cirencester Markets May timetable Cirencester Markets May timetable (Image: Cirencester Town Council)
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