HIMLEY Hall is expected to be awash with Mini fans his June when it hosts screenings of The Italian Job as part of a summer drive-in movie festival.

Hundreds of mini enthusiasts are expected to flock to the site in their iconic vehicles as a series of car themed movies are shown on the big screen on Saturday June 26.

The first drive-in movie day will kick off with animated film Cars and will be followed by classic Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang.

While in the afternoon there'll be screenings of both Italian Job movies - starting with the 2003 film starring Mark Wahlberg and ending the day with the original 1969 version starring Michael Caine.

Both are expected to attract a number of Mini enthusiasts who will also be flooding the hall grounds when its hosts a special British Mini Day on August 1.

Councillor Simon Phipps, Dudley's cabinet member for regeneration and enterprise, said: "It was really great to meet David and the enthusiasts from the British Mini Club.

"I’m sure having them on site for the screenings will add an extra dimension to the day.

"The drive-in cinema is a great way for people to enjoy time together while still feeling reassured that they can social distance, and with four days of themed films there really is something for every age and interest to enjoy."

To find out more about this year’s Mini day at the hall visit the Himley Hall website and to find out more about the British Mini Club visit their website.

Other drive-in movies set to take place are:

Trolls: World Tour with special appearances by stars Poppy and Branch on Thursday June 24, followed by Paddington with the bear himself making an appearance at this showing; and concluding with musical Mamma Mia.

Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman will be shown on the big screen on Friday June 25.

While Sunday June 27 will have a military theme and will see The Great Escape and Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse shown on the 100 square metre screen.

Viewers will be able to tune in their car radio to hear the audio from the films.

Street food vendors will be at the event or guests can take along their own snacks and drinks to enjoy while watching the films.

All cars will be spaced in five-metre squares to comply with social distancing measures.

Tickets are available online from Eventbrite via himleyhallandpark.co.uk and cost £20 per car plus £3 for each individual in the car.