AN artisan market with more than 80 stalls is returning to Bents Garden and Home this weekend.

The two-day event is a collaboration between the Glazebury garden centre and Independent Street who champion local businesses and produce.

Visitors can expect award-winning local food, crafts and gift producers, freshly baked produce, upcycled and sustainable fashion, northern gin sellers, handcrafted jewellery, hand poured candles, wax melts, and much more.

Besides this, the event will be full of family entertainment including face painting, live music, and a free grass head workshop.

Matthew Bent, managing director at Bents Garden and Home said:  “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting another weekend of artisan markets with Independent Street.

“Events like this are a great way to showcase local talent whilst also being a fantastic family day out, discovering the unique selection of foods and crafts on offer.

“We are looking forward to welcoming regular and new visitors to the centre for the artisan market.”

Lisa Cowley from Independent Street added: ''We are so excited to be back at Bents.

“Bents is an outstanding family business which completely echoes that of Independent Street in championing small business and independent artisan small producers.

“There is always a lovely buzz amongst our stall holders and visitors when we showcase at Bents, previous events at Bents have seen hundreds flock to enjoy the weekend.

“Our artisan market is a great addition to the already fabulous offering inside of Bents.

“Did you know they even have a doggie café with sofas?

“We can't wait to be back!”

The market will take place in the car park area near to the Pet Café.

On Saturday, it will be open from 10am to 4pm, while on Sunday it will be on from 11am to 4pm.