As the summer heat begins to peak, Colchester is preparing for the return of the Mid-Summer Evening Market at The Mercury Theatre Piazza.

The free market, which is a collaboration between Suffolk Market Events and the Mercury Theatre, will hold its first event of the year on July 20, running from 4pm to 8pm.

Justine Paul, owner of Suffolk Market Events, said: "It’s so great to (be) back on The Piazza for this market – it proved really popular last year with residents of Colchester as well as theatre goers and it is such a lovely space to run an event like this.

"I’m sure everyone will enjoy the mix of stalls and there is some really tasty food to enjoy on the day."

The market plays host to a variety of artisan products, craft stalls, and a diverse array of street food.

Expect fresh, wood-fired pizzas from The Little Pizza Oven, pies and cheese from Hoskyn’s Deli, jams and chutneys from Karen’s Kitchen, and a chocolate sensation from Tempr’d.

Participating craft stalls will feature jewellery from Andrea Wright and Sage & Seasalt, hair accessories by Magically Matilda, candles by Amber & Lily, and wooden creations by Arubis.

For more information, head to suffolkmarketevents.co.uk.