Traders from across the world will pitch up in Time Square from today, Friday 14 July, to Sunday 16 July, with a variety of fine food, drinks and crafts on offer for visitors to immerse themselves in a worldwide retail experience.

The International Market is the first event as part of the calendar of activities and events taking place in the town centre this summer.

Cllr Tom Jennings, cabinet member for economic development and innovation, said: “As an ever-growing cultural destination for arts, culture and live performance, I'm delighted to welcome Market Place to Time Square who bring a host of international traders with a variety of fine food, drinks and crafts – a great way to kick off a jam-packed calendar of events in the town centre this summer.”

Market Place deliver a variety of different market events across the UK each year. Andy Pidgen, Operations Manager at Market Place (Europe), said: “We are really looking forward to bringing this specialist market to Time Square in Warrington.

“At the International Market, customers can enjoy tastes from across the globe. Stalls include our famous ‘Workman’, authentic Chinese Food, Katsu noodles, Fairtrade gifts made from Moroccan, coconut macaroons, baked on site, Ecuadorean crafts, American cheesecakes, olives and baklava are just a few of the delights on offer this weekend.”

The International Market is open 10am to 6pm on Friday 14 July and Saturday 15 July, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday 16 July.

For more information follow Warrington Market on social media @warringtonmkt.