Pubs across the centre of Warwick are set to take part in next weekend's folk festival.

Warwick Folk Festival will return to the town from July 25 to 28 for the 45th instalment of the renowned event.

While the family-friendly festival will bring its celebration of folk history, dance, and general revelry to the dedicated site at Castle Green, a number of free events will be held in venues across the town centre.

From a Morris procession, pop-up stages and session music, the Fringe Festival will provide lots for locals to enjoy.

Local pubs including The Old Coffee Tavern, the Craftsman, Dough & Brew and the Warwick Arms Hotel will all be hosting gigs across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Open air concerts will also be held in Market Place on Saturday evening, Sunday daytime and Sunday evening.

Meanwhile at the ticketed part of the festival, headline acts include The Unthanks, Oysterband, Spooky Mens Chorale, and Breabach.

Dick Dixon, festival director said: "Warwick Folk Festival is renowned for being a very friendly, relaxed, and chilled out event and the location is stunning.

"We will be increasing our ticket prices on 6 April so now is your chance to get a great deal on a wonderful weekend where you can enjoy live music from a variety of local, national, and international talented folk performers over a gorgeous long summer weekend!"

Weekend ticket prices start from just £127.

Visitors can choose from Friday – Sunday tickets, Thursday – Sunday tickets or just visit for the day, plus under 14s go free!

There is a 20% discount for those living in the following postcode areas: CV31, CV32, CV33 or CV34 by applying the code LIVEWARWICK24 for any day or evening tickets.

Access to the festival village is from 10am to 6pm and costs £5 on Friday £5 and £10 on Saturday/Sunday. For more information and to book tickets visit the website.

(Header image by Peter Trimming via wikimedia.commons)

The ticketed part of the event will be held at Castle Green (image supplied)