THE 21st Bolton Beer Festival will be back in October.

Held each year at Bolton Rugby Club, the festival is billed as a popular social event in the town’s calendar.

Open to anyone over the age of 18, the festival will run from Wednesday to Saturday, October 15 to 18.

There will more than 200 cask ales from around the UK, lagers from all over the world and a fantastic selection of tradition ciders.

Wines, spirits and soft drinks will also be on offer.

For more information about the festival, visit beer-festival.co.uk