THE first batch of tickets for a popular summer festival sold out within hours.

The tickets went on sale at 8am on November 5 for CarFest South, which will be held at Laverstoke Park Farm over the August bank holiday weekend, from August 26 to 28 2016.

The festival, hosted by BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, raises funds for BBC Children in Need and includes music, cars, food and arena shows.

Several of the music acts performing at next year’s event have already been revealed, including Will Young and James Morrison.