A CRAFT Fair will be making an appearance at Muncaster Castle. 

The 'Crafted in Cumbria' fair will be held alongside the Sausage Festival on the first May bank holiday weekend. 

The Sausage Festival is a showcase of local and international meat and vegan sausages alongside other activities. 

The fair will 'showcase the talents' of over 20 Cumbrian crafters. 

A Muncaster Castle spokesperson described a couple of the artisans who will be in attendance, they said: "Beside the Lake will be bringing their traditional cold process soaps and luxury bath products made by hand in small batches in the Lake District.

"All contain natural ingredients and essential oils with no artificial colourings or fragrances.

"Forged At Home is an Artist Blacksmith and jeweler, making artisanal metalwork, and unique handmade jewellery inspired by a range of topics such as the natural world.

"Products range from bottle openers and corkscrews to display art and other household goods."

Liz Jones Studio, who creates prints, lampshades, cushions, and other homewares, will also be in attendance.