TICKETS have gone on sale for the best kept secret in the summer calendar – Larmer Tree Festival.

Going into its 22nd year, the July 11 to 15 event is set to once again showcase a vast spectrum of fantastic music and cutting edge comedy set in the spectacular backdrop of the lush Larmer Tree Gardens, on the Wiltshire/ Dorset border alongside the resident macaws and peacocks.

Artists booked so far are Jools Holland, returning with his mighty big band to kickstart the festival on Wednesday, and Friday’s headliner is the fantastic folk rockers and firm festival favourites Levellers.

Playing on Sunday will be the brilliant sea shanty choir Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends. Also booked are Dub Pistols, Dizraeli and The Small Gods, Churchfitters, O’Hooley & Tidow, Bard, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, and the return of one of the surprise hits of Larmer Tree 2011, JP Cooper.

Visit larmertree.festival.

co.uk/tickets.