A NORTH Yorkshire town plays host to a second artisan food and drink market this weekend.

For the second month running Thirsk’s regular Saturday market will be joined by speciality stalls.

Visitors will be able to buy everything from coffee, ice cream and chocolates, to local gin, hand-made pies, African food and more.

The market takes place on Saturday from 8.30am.

Thirsk’s bank holiday Monday market takes place on August 27, also from 8.30am.