The forest will come alive with the sound of music, buzzing of chainsaws, chopping of wood and laughter this weekend.

Woodfest returns to Hatfield Forest in Essex bringing you the chance to watch traditional crafts people at work and commission them to make a unique item for you, sip real ales, hear children's storytelling, make a bug house, boat on the lake, munch delicious food and listen to the wide range of music on stage.

Friday's line-up boasts singer-songwriter Kymberley Stoker, folk singer Lyz Le Fay, duo Rob's Acoustic Emporium, four-piece The Cocktails and north Essex band Repertoire Dogs.

On Saturday there will be music from Little Lanver duo Charlotte and Connor, Loughton singer Matthew Shepherd, The Apache John Band, The Mighty Bosscats, Sheri Kershaw Band, Bishops Stortford Ukulele Society, Jono, Elliot Porter, The King Driscolls, Fox & the Trots, north Essex band Two Coats Colder and The Kazans.

Last but not least on Sunday will be rock-trio The Huxleys, folk singer Ben Savage, ukelele trio The Fog, award-winning Cambridge band Fred's House and Hertfordshire band 27 Strings.

Woodfest is free to attend with parking costing £5.

Hatfield Forest, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM22 6NE, September 4 to 6. Details: nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfield-forest/things-to-see-and-do/events/WoodFest/