Market traders are back at Gloucester Green in Oxford

The market, which is run by LSD Promotions on behalf of Oxford City Council, will return to its normal operating days of Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.

Traders were back today for the first time in three months after coronavirus restrictions introduced in March.

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Ritchie Pollard, who sells antiques and bric-a-brac, said: “It’s good to be back and catch up with some familiar faces.

“There are quite a few people around, which is a good sign.”

The market has a wide-ranging offer, including street food, fresh produce, household goods, flowers, books, hats and clothes.

The market includes street food from more than 20 countries and features vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

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The layout features new signage to guide people around the stalls and enable social distancing, a hand sanitising station, and social distanced stalls.

To achieve these measures, the number of stalls has been slightly reduced.

Linda McGillicuddy, market director at LSD Promotions, said: “The demand from locals for the market to return has been huge and traders are very excited to be back in the square, many of whom consider it their second home.

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Andrew Taylor, from Event Food UK Ltd, said: “I can’t wait to be back serving our regulars.”

Councillor Mary Clarkson, Oxford City Council Cabinet Member for the City Centre, Covered Market and Culture, said: "I am delighted that Gloucester Green Market is returning. It is such a unique and valued part of Oxford.

"I’m sure many people – myself included – have been looking forward to popping down to the market during their lunchbreak and trying a dish from a far-flung corner of our world.

"Of course the market will operate differently when it first reopens, and I would ask people to keep their distance and look out for each other when they do return."