Worcester is to host its first hot air balloon festival this May.

The Worcester Balloon Festival will take place at Worcester Racecourse on Friday 12th May and Saturday 13th May.

The event will take place from 16.00-23.00 on the Friday, and 12.00-23.00 on the Saturday.

As well as 40 balloons taking to the skies at the festival, organisers Show Time Events said there will be a craft marquee and trade stalls, a funfair, a circus workshop, street food, bars, a balloon night glow, live arena entertainment and a fireworks finale.

Tickets are now on sale at skiddle.com.