The sun shone on hundreds of shoppers who turned out for the first Witney Fine Food and Craft Market.

Over 40 stalls sold tasty food and baked goods as well as unique arts and crafts made by local producers. 

An installation of butterflies has been put up spanning the entire length of the shopping centre, which is owned by West Oxfordshire District Council.

The butterfly installation, which is not complete yet, is a replacement for last year's umbrella theme and will stay in situ for the entire summer period.

The market was planned after the great support received for the inaugural Christmas Market in December 2023.

The three-day event increased footfall by 60 per cent in the town compared to 2022 with 15,000 people visiting Marriotts Walk during the event.

Cotswold Markets, which runs the events, said it is hoping to be able to establish Marriott’s Walk as a key location for markets in the area.