Mumford & Sons have announced details of a UK tour, which will get underway in Glasgow on October 1.

The band will also play dates in Manchester (October 2) and Nottingham (5).

Meanwhile, Mumford & Sons are also set to release a limited edition EP entitled ‘Volume 1’.

The EP was produced by Ethan Jones and Dom Monks within two days at a London studio, and comprises of songs the band listen to on their tour bus.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday (June 30) at 9am.

Mumford & Sons UK tour dates are:

• Glasgow, Academy - October 1
• Manchester, Apollo - 2
• Brighton, Dome - 4
• Nottingham, Rocky City - 5
• Bristol, Academy - 6
• London, Hammersmith Apollo - 8

(by Jason Gregory)