A pub in north Norfolk is launching its first-ever beer festival this autumn and has revealed grand plans for the future. 

The Horse and Groom in Tunstead has announced the first of its "hopefully many" new events under 19-year-old general manager Gemma Siely. 

Ms Siely took over from the former manager in May and has worked since then to introduce a series of entertainment events that customers will enjoy.

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Eastern Daily Press: Gemma Siely, 19, is the general manager of the Horse and Groom in TunsteadGemma Siely, 19, is the general manager of the Horse and Groom in Tunstead (Image: Horse and Groom Tunstead)

"Since May, it's been about finding out what is going to work for the pub and what is going to help bring people in," she said.

"Entertainment is a key part of that and a beer festival is a great place to start."

Launching the weekend of October 7, the pub will offer live music acts, a two-day BBQ and more than 15 ales from leading Norfolk brewers.

Eastern Daily Press: The Horse and Groom Tunstead will be launching a new beer festival in OctoberThe Horse and Groom Tunstead will be launching a new beer festival in October (Image: Lisa Harlow)

Ms Siely added: "We'll have a range of top local ales that many people will recognise but hope to have others that some don't.

"As well as ales, we'll be selling our cakes from the Ferry Inn in Stokesby which we are partnered with.

"If it all goes well, we hope to make it an annual event and trial others such as gin and rum festivals."