A farm park is inviting visitors to experience the sights and sounds of sheep shearing up close.
Willows Activity Farm near St Albans is hosting its first Woolly Weekend of the year on May 16 and 17 and will offer two days of demonstrations.
Visitors will be able to see some of the farm’s 80-strong flock of sheep shed their winter coats.
Andrew Wolfe, director at Willows Activity Farm, said: "We have two Woolly Weekends lined up – this weekend, and the 13th and 14th of June.
"There will be two shows a day and visitors can see just how much wool – typically anywhere between 1kg – 13kg, depending on the breed – needs to be removed."
Shepherd Tuck will lead the shearing demonstrations on the Animal Show Stage.
The two breeds being featured are the Portland and Herdwick sheep.
Mr Wolfe said: "This is a critical time in the sheep farmer’s calendar.
"Shearing the sheep keeps them cool in the summer but also helps to prevent disease so it’s a vitally important part of the job and we’re thrilled we can share it with our visitors."
All of Willows’ other attractions will also be open during the weekend.
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