Tempting stalls, tasty food options and family entertainment will arrive in Ilford on Tuesday to amuse shoppers during the half term holidays.

Half Term Alfresco Shopping Week will be in High Road, Ilford, until June 1, with a variety of items for sale including children’s wear, bags, crafts, toys and household items,

Open from 9.30am-6pm, shoppers will also be able to sample Punjabi street food or Nigerian cuisine.

The market is being run by Amber Markets with the Ilford Business Improvement District (BID).

BID manager Ben Collins said: “We have clowns, mime artists, magicians, balloon modellers and much more besides organised to keep all of the family entertained over the week. It will certainly bring some activity and fun to our town centre.”