A thirst class festival is returning to Lyme after a three year hiatus.

Lyme Regis Beer Festival, a hearty celebration of beer and music by the sea, will be back at the Marine Theatre this summer on July 22 and 23.

Beer lovers will be able to enjoy a selection of the finest craft beers from around the region, gathered by Lyme Regis Brewery.

There will be more than 20 cask ales and kegged beers covering all tastes and styles.

As well as beer, organisers are celebrating a wealth of musical talent within the area, with a few special headliners from further afield. Irish, reggae, gypsy, covers, sea shanties, and even Morris dancing.

Musical highlights will include The Barefoot Bandit - a sparkly new-wave reggae and dub band based in Devon. Their noise comprises of an blend of modern roots reggae, bass-heavy riddims, deep dark dub and spine-tingling brass lines. They’ve played packed-out shows at venues such as Electric Ballroom in Camden, and Princess Pavilions in Falmouth.

Hazaar will also be playing on the Saturday. Renowned for playing sets bursting with character, Hazaar bring big klezmer party sounds to those who love to dance on-the-edge. They play unique arrangements fusing traditional eastern European tunes with elements of funk, dub, pop, rock and jazz.

Several local acts from the area will also make an appearance celebrating the town's traditions, including Lyme Morris, Chantry Buoys, and The Jurassix. Food will be served by local street food outfits.

Marine director, Gabby Rabbits, said: "Our aim is to get the community together to try and taste the amazing food and drink we have on our doorstep, and to celebrate all the wonderful musicians we have in this local area."

The festival begins at 5pm on Friday, July 22 and 1pm on Saturday, July 23. Tickets are available from £5. Go to marinetheatre.com