EARLY Bird tickets for the festival calendar’s best-kept secret are now on sale for a limited time only.

Having celebrated its 20th year in 2010, the Larmer Tree Festival in North Dorset is set to once again showcase a vast spectrum of fantastic music and cutting edge comedians set in the spectacular backdrop of the lush Larmer Tree Gardens, near Salisbury, alongside the resident macaws and peacocks.

Larmer is an innovative festival from July 13 to 17 that delivers high quality entertainment with a buzzing atmosphere and eccentric antics.

Its programme contains more than 80 acts on six stages, 150 free workshops, award winning international comedians, quirky and unique street theatre, an onsite night club and late night jam sessions.

Previous headliners have included Jools Holland, Martha Wainwright, Alison Moyet, Van Morrison and Billy Bragg.

Customers can choose from multiple ticket options to tailor the festival to suit their requirements.

Options range from individual day tickets, three, four or five-day options all with camping and car parking.

Early Bird tickets are available until Tuesday, January 4, and full details are available at larmertreefestival.co.uk/tickets.html