Beer and cider lovers are looking forward to a festive that promises to tickle their tastebuds.

The annual Camra Isle of Man Beer and Cider Festival returns for an eighth time in April.

Once again, it will be staged in the Villa Marina, Douglas.

Last year’s festival attracted more than 3,000 visitors.

They enjoyed a vast array of real ales, ciders, perries and fruit wines.

The festival takes place a week before Easter, from Thursday, April 11m to Saturday, April 13.

The bars will be in the Royal Hall.

There will be more than 150 real ales plus a large variety of ciders, perries and fruit wines.

The main sponsors are once again advocates Long amd Humphrey, who have signed a two-year deal.

The sponsorship has allowed the organisers to peg ticket prices to last year’s at £5 per session.

Tickets will be available in advance from the VillaGaiety box office, the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal and online.

They will also be available on the day.