A craft beer festival is returning for its third year next weekend - and it's promising to be bigger and better than ever.

Tickets are selling fast for the Brewhaven Sussex Craft Beer Festival, which celebrates the fantastic and diverse selection of craft beers made across the county.

Along with two sessions on Saturday in the afternoon and evening, organisers Newhaven Festival and Visit Lewes have added a Friday night session to encourage festival-goers to make the most of that Friday feeling.

A total of 17 of the area’s best breweries will be at the event in Newhaven Fort to showcase their products, with visitors also enjoying delicious treats from top local food producers and a wine and Sussex spirits bar for non-beer drinkers.

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Organiser Helen Browning Smith, tourism and arts manager for Lewes District Council, said: “Brewhaven has proved so popular over the past couple of years, we have decided to add a Friday night session for all those who want to start the weekend early.

“We have some outstanding local beers and food for all to enjoy.

“Saturday afternoon offers a lovely family-friendly atmosphere, with the Fort’s playground open and free craft activities to keep younger visitors entertained.

“The cafe will be serving soft drinks, ice cream, snacks and sandwiches, while brewers offer their products under the cover of the Second World War Romney Hut.

“Friday and Saturday evenings will be more of a party vibe for over-18s with fantastic live music and DJs.”

Tickets for the event, taking place on April 28 and April 29, are available via the Visit Lewes website at £10 for adults and £5 for children.