A SPECIAL night market will be held in Bournemouth town centre next month during the Arts by the Sea Festival.

South Coast Makers Market will host the event in The Loading Dock behind The Avenue shopping centre in Avenue Lane on Saturday, October 1.

Taking place between 4pm and 8pm, there will be DJs, food, drink and of court a plethora of crafts on sale including jewellery, illustrations, textiles, pottery and more.

Shoppers will be able to choose from a range of vintage and retro wares on sale including items from the likes of Fish4Junk, Geek Boutique, Yesterdays Kit, Mildred Makes and Loved by Lisa.

Music will come courtesy of DJ Eats n Beats with food and drink offerings from Kara’s Vegan Soul Food, Pothecary Gin, Whistle & Cap, Bad Hand Coffee and microbrewery The Way Outback.

There will be free drop-in craft workshops for all ages plus live portraits and plastic-free shopping from Almond and Co Bournemouth.

Tickets cost £1 and entry is free for children. For more information visit outhcoastmakers.com/