SHOPPERS can look forward to the annual WellChild Summer Fair which is being hosted in a new venue this year.

This year's event is taking place at Heath Barn, in Stow, from noon on Tuesday, June 3 to 11pm on Wednesday, June 4.

Designers and artisans from across the UK will be offering items including luxury and utility clothing for adults and children, collectable jewellery, homeware and garden items and gourmet food.

All proceeds will go towards Cheltenham-based children’s charity, WellChild, which supports children and young people in the UK living with a long-term or complex health condition.

And this year visitors can also buy tickets for two special events over the two-day extravaganza.

There will be with live music and a barbecue on Tuesday evening costing £15 which includes the admission fee to the fair.

Visitors on Wednesday morning can buy tickets for a special Gardeners’ Question Time event from 11am to noon featuring celebrity gardeners and Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medallists.

There will also be workshops for pre and school age children including flower arranging talks, bath-bomb making, wine and cheese tasting.

Tickets cost £5 each and are available at the entrance to the fair or £8 for two bought in advance by calling 0845 458 8171.