The popular continental market will return to York next month.

Traders from France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Poland and Greece will provide a taste of Europe in Parliament Street from August 2 to 5.

The event is organised by City of York Council in partnership with Market Place (Europe) Limited.

This year's market promises to be bigger and better than ever, with some exciting new traders, but old favourites, such as Dutch plant seller Dirk van de Wardt and Dutch cheese specialist Dick Koetze, will be attending once again.

Visitors will also get the opportunity to buy rare meats from around the world, including alligator, ostrich, and springbok.

Non-food items include leather goods, fashion wear, jewellery, silk scarves and ties, Bonsai trees, Chinese arts and crafts, Swarovski Crystal, Senegalese crafts and jewellery, seaweed-based cosmetics and speciality soaps.