On Saturday 21 June, one of the UK's "most vibrant folk celebrations" of the summer comes back to Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire.

Around 500 Morris dancers from 39 sides across England and Wales will bring towns and villages - including Warwick - alive with a riot of colour, music, and centuries-old tradition.

This is part of the Annual National Morris Weekend, based in Evesham, between Friday 20 and Sunday 22 June, which promises a powerful celebration across the full spectrum of Morris dancing, including Appalachian, Border, Cotswold, Clog Stepping, Molly, Northwest, Long Sword and Stave Dancing.

Morris dancers will return on Saturday 21 June (image by Nub News)

Last year the Morris dancers in Warwick were a big hit, and took over part of Market Square for hours of dancing and music.

They will also head to Alcester, Ardens Grafton, Bidford, Ilmington, Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick over the weekend.

Highlights of the main festival in Evesham will include a Ceilidh, song sessions, town-wide dancing and a procession through the town.

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The event is part of the Annual National Morris Weekend (image by Nub News)