The town is well-known for its craft markets which have taken place every August bank holiday since the 1970s.

As such, once a week, it is used by community groups for a small craft market.

Upstairs, there's a craft market and giant novelty chess set.

Alford's craft market has taken place every August bank holiday since the 1970s.

A wood carving of a man with a big "Bamboo" seem popular at craft markets.

A smaller brica-brac and craft market is held on Thursdays.

Today a small gallery is housed on the top floor, and a craft market fills the courtyard.

On the first Saturday of the month there is a craft market in front of the cathedral.

There's also a touristy craft market close to the Opera.

The focus of the juried craft market is on traditional folk art crafts.