BEER lovers are set to flock to Colchester's Castle park this weekend for the return of a popular beer festival.

Oktoberfest is set to make its return to Lower Castle Park across and Saturday.

The festival, which originated in Munich, Germany, promises a rip-roaring weekend of beer, music and food.

The afternoon session starts at 11.30am and finishes at 4.30pm while the evening session starts at 5.30pm and ends at 10.30pm.

Tickets range from £12.50 for a standard standing ticket all the way to £350 for a VIP table ticket, although tickets for the Saturday evening session have sold out.

For more information, visit oktoberfestcolchester.co.uk.