A CHEESE and Chilli Festival arrives in War Memorial Park this month.

This family day out will bring an array of tastes, colours and experiences to Basingstoke. Sample and buy local and regional cheeses, chilli-based food and products at the festival market.

Award-winning real ales, cider, wine and lager will also be available at the Real Ale Festival.

The weekend – Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 - will include live music performed by Big Joe Bone and Zenith Nadir.

There will be plenty of entertainment including chilli eating competitions, funfair rides, inflatables, trampolines, face painting, balloon modelling, magic shows and a human stunt show.

The festival will be open from 10am-5pm each day.

Admission costs £5 for adults and children are admitted free of charge.