A POPULAR beer festival is set to return to Colchester.

The Colchester branch of the Campaign for Real Ale will hold its 32nd Ale and Cider Festival between Tuesday, May 30, and Saturday, June 3.

It will take place at the Colchester Arts Centre and will feature more than 160 real ales, ciders and perries.

Entry is free until midday and £3 thereafter.

There will be live music on Tuesday and Saturday.

For more information, go to colchestercamra.org.uk.