THE third annual Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival will return to St Helens Town Hall this November for a festive celebration.

More than 100 gins will be on offer over the two day event on Friday, November 29 from 6pm to 11pm and Saturday, November 30 from noon to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm.

Visitors will be able to purchase Christmas gifts for the gin lovers in their life.

There will also be a chance to try the Absolutely Fabulous Pink Gin created by the organisers.

Tickets cost £14.50 plus booking fee which includes a welcome drink; an Absolutely Fabulous gin copa glass which can be taken home; a bag and gin guide.

VIP tickets are also available for £50 plus booking fee which includes five gin and tonics served with Fever-Tree Tonic and garnish; a dedicated seat; balcony access to view the entertainment – and food from Indian restaurant, Mayur.

Lisa Copp, director of Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival, said: “We’re delighted to return to St Helens for the third Christmas to celebrate Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival.

“It’s the perfect setting for an event of this kind – and this year will be extra special for us because we’ve created a gin of our own.

“The response here in the past has been nothing but positive and we can’t wait to do it all again this November.”

Suzanne Davies, St Helens Council’s events manager, added: “It’s great to welcome Lisa and the Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival team back to St Helens Town Hall.

"They sure know how to put on a show and if it’s anything like previous years, those attending the event are certainly in for a treat."

Tickets can be purchased at skiddle.com