An eco-friendly festival with music, workshops and community activities is preparing to welcome visitors in Normanton.

The Northern Green Gathering, at Newland Park , will put sustainability at the heart of the event.

Organisers say the festival is run on solar power and relies on a team of unpaid volunteers.

The gathering runs from August 13 to August 16 and will feature live music alongside environmental talks and campaigns, permaculture, arts and crafts, wellbeing activities, children's entertainment and workshops.

It is described as a not-for-profit gathering.

They are also inviting volunteers, local musicians, ethical businesses, charities, traders and workshop providers to get involved.

Sustainable travel is another key part of the festival's message.

Visitors have been encouraged to use public transport or share lifts where possible.

People travelling by train can reach Normanton and continue by bus or bicycle, while direct bus services are available from Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford.

Drivers are being warned not to enter the WF6 1QD postcode into their sat-nav as it will take them to the wrong place.

Instead, they advise visitors to enter “Northern Green Gathering” into Google Maps.

Traffic marshals will be in place at the end of Newland Lane and will direct vehicles across the railway bridge when the lane is clear.

The festival team has also published arrangements for local residents who may experience problems during the event.

Residents with noise concerns or other issues are being asked to contact organisers directly on 07546 849902.

They asked residents should contact the festival team before speaking to the council, so they can work together to resolve any problems where possible.