SUDELEY Castle in Winchcombe is hosting its first ever food festival in its grounds this summer.

The historic castle will open its gates to more than 70 food and drink producers, including artisan bakers, local micro-breweries and pulled pork barbecues from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13.

A Food & Drink theatre will feature a range of cookery demonstrations, children’s cookery workshops and talks from a variety of food and drinks experts.

Roaming entertainers, bake-off competitions and a chance for would-be cookery presenters to compete on the ‘Open Mic Cookery Demos’.

The event is being organised in conjunction with Fantastic British Food Festivals who are creating similar events in towns and National Trust properties across the UK.

Tickets are £5 on Friday or £10 for Saturday or Sunday and children are half price.

Pre-booked three-day tickets are available online and cost £12.50 for adults and include priority parking and seating in the Food & Drink Theatre.

To book visit viafantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com.