A 'MEGA' vegan market is set to be held in Dorchester.

Organisers have said the first two-day Vegan Mega Market is is to be held on August 7 and 8 at the Maumbury Rings in Dorchester.

The free-of-charge event, which starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm on both days, will see more than 50 stalls pitch up to sell the latest plant-based products.

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A spokeswoman from the event said: "Dorset's first ever Vegan Mega Market is premiering outdoors at the historic Maumbury Rings.

"The two-day weekend Mega Market will have more than 50 stalls each day made up of 100 per cent vegan products.

"The free Mega Market event will also have an ‘Eco Super Kids’ bouncy castle, an additional weekend attraction for the children.

"Any dogs must be kept on a lead and well behaved.

"There are a number of public car parks within a few minutes walk from the venue."

Maumbury Rings, Main Entrance, Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1TY. The venue is fully accessible throughout.

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