A food festival will take place at a racecourse next month.

The Good Food Festival is returning to Goodwood, near Chichester, from August 16 until August 18.

The three-day event for food enthusiasts aims to turn the racecourse grounds into a "culinary paradise".

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Visitors will be able to try new food, learn cooking tips from experts and meet chefs at book signings.

Among the celebrities from the food industry set to attend are star of the Great British Bake Off Ruby Bhogal, food blogger Becky Excell, award-winning vegan baker Philip Khoury and Great British Bake Off finalist Crystelle Pereira.

As well as food-related events, there will be activities including a cocktail masterclass and live music from professional performers.

Plenty of food will be sold at the three-day event (Image: Hayley Bray Photography)

Activities for children will include bracelet-making and biscuit decorating sessions.

There will be drop-in circus skill workshops where children can learn how to spin plates, throw diablo, juggle and walk on stilts.

Adult tickets cost £12.50 and a family ticket £27.50. Child tickets for 12 to 17-year-olds are £3, while those under 12 go free.

A spokesman said: "Good Food Festival is a glorious celebration of great food, fantastic music, and wonderful family-friendly activities. It's the perfect day out for foodies and families alike.

"For three days, the picturesque grounds of Goodwood will transform into a culinary paradise as food lovers from across the South come together to celebrate their passion.

"Visitors will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and explore exciting new flavours, as well as create memories with friends and family on this fun day out."