People packing their daysacks ready for a trip to the Lake District could leave room for a pair of knitting needles in preparation for Woolfest 2011.

Woolfest takes place on Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th at Mitchell's Lakeland Livestock Centre near Cockermouth in Cumbria, bringing together every aspect of wool and crafts.

Organised by the Wool Clip cooperative, it attracts over 4,000 visitors every year to see the 140 stallholders and farm craft demonstrations.

Families can bring their children to learn more about how animals are fleeced and the wool making process, as well as interesting lessons on knitting and wool craft.

The event was inspired by the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, which takes place each year in May.

Cockermouth holds other festivals throughout June for outdoor fans not keen on knitted crafts, including the Midsummer Festival which takes place between June 17th and 26th and the Food Fest starting September 23rd.