The Red Arrows will headline an annual seafront air display this weekend – and it will be free to see.

The eight Hawk jets will thrill crowds with their colourful aerobatics on Sunday at the Folkestone Air Display.

Thousands of people are expected to descend on the town for the show, which will also include the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

A newcomer this year is the RAF Typhoon, which will round off the afternoon with a spectacle of speed, power and agility.

The Leas and Folkestone harbour are expected to again be the busiest viewing spots on the day for the show, which is organised by Folkestone and Hythe District Council.

The timetable, which is subject to change, is as follows:

1.25pm: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

2.20pm: RAF Red Arrows

3.15pm: Stampe display team

4.10pm: Pitts Special

5pm: RAF Typhoon

The RAF’s aerobatic display team has been performing since 1965, often in their trademark diamond nine shape - although now performing as a formation of eight aircraft.

They have flown almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries.

Residents and visitors are advised to use public transport and no train strikes are scheduled for Sunday.

For those who drive there will be temporary car parks at Radnor Park and Folkestone School for Girls.

Both will be open between 10am and 6.30pm and it will cost £5 to park and only cash can be accepted.

Stewards will work throughout the day to keep disruption to local roads to a minimum.

Several will be closed and there will be suspensions to some parking bays.

Folkestone Festivals is organising food, arts and craft stalls, dance displays, live music and a classic car show along The Leas on both the Saturday and Sunday.

Additional temporary toilets will also be installed in the area.