Food lovers are in for a treat this September as Farnham launches its first Food Month, culminating in the return of the town's popular Food Festival.

Farnham Food Festival, now in its 18th year, will take place alongside the town's regular Farmers' Market on Sunday, September 27.

The festival has become one of Farnham's biggest annual events, attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate local food and drink.

This year, Make it Farnham, the town's Business Improvement District and a gold sponsor of the festival, is launching a new Taste of Farnham campaign throughout September.

An illustrated map will highlight participating cafés, restaurants, pubs and independent food businesses across the town.

Gemma McBride, of Make it Farnham, said: “Throughout September, we’re inviting residents and visitors to discover Farnham’s cafés, restaurants, pubs, bars and independent food businesses through special promotions, events and seasonal menus.

“Follow Make it Farnham on social media to be the first to find out what is happening.”

Cllr Kika Mirylees, lead member for culture and business, said: “Farnham Food Festival has gone from strength to strength and has become one of the highlights of our events calendar.

“Its success has inspired this exciting partnership with Make it Farnham, enabling us to celebrate our outstanding food and drink businesses for an entire month.

“Food Month is a fantastic opportunity to experience what makes Farnham such a great place to eat, drink and spend time and we are grateful to all our sponsors for making this possible.”

This year's festival will move to a new home at Brightwells Yard, alongside The Borough, East Street and the Bush Hotel Courtyard, with more than 100 food and drink stalls expected.

A free hoppa bus service will run every 15 to 20 minutes between 10am and 4.30pm to help visitors get to the event.

Free parking will also be available in Waverley's pay-and-display car parks.