New on the menu at this year's Bolton Food and Drink Festival is a extravagant bottomless brunch.

This year marks the award-winning event's 18th anniversary.

And to celebrate there will be bottomless brunches on all weekend and bank holiday Monday in August.

Featuring a delicious brunch and a wide range of drinks and boozy cocktails, the brunches are being billed as the perfect way to start the day at the festival.

The Bolton News: Faulty Towers Dining Experience immersive comedy evening, including a yummy 70’s themed 3-course meal.

And there will also be the return of the much-loved Faulty Towers Dining Experience immersive comedy evening, including a yummy 70s themed three-course meal.

The Bolton News: James Martin will be back at the festival next month. Photo: Julie Lomax

After last year’s success, the same team behind the Faulty Towers experience, are bringing a second helping of comedy with their Live and Let Dine dining experience.

In this James Bond parody, prepare to be shaken when theatre meets vendetta, meets dinner show as the hero tries to unravel who's out to get him - and why.

Both set in the luxurious Albert Bar, guests are guaranteed an evening of scrumptious food whilst laughing your socks off at the live comedy theatre performance.

The events are all part of one long, fun packed, August bank holiday weekend in Bolton where visitors can find celebrity chef demos, lots of artisan stalls, live music and bars, children’s entertainment, regional chef demos and street entertainment.

Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Cllr Nadeem Ayub, said:“Eighteen festivals later and I’m thrilled that we are still finding new and exciting events to include at Bolton Food and Drink Festival to entertain visitors.

“Providing value for money events is so important in supporting our communities and local businesses, boosting the cultural offer, as well as enhancing the experience for visitors.”

Visit the website and grab some tickets while you can. They are already in demand and are likely to fly out.

Buy online, by phone (01204 520661) or at The Octagon box office (Tues – Fri, 11am – 6pm and Sat, 11am – 3.30pm)

www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com