Young people in Cumbria have the chance to get creative and design a brand new t-shirt for two Lake District mascots.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers are looking for entrants to a competition to design a t-shirt for their cuddly mascots Ratty and Sammy.

The winning designs will be created and printed onto t-shirts that the pair will wear.

Winners and shortlisted design entries will also receive a free family ticket to one of the attractions to enjoy a family day out.

Rachel Bell, head of marketing and development for both attractions, said:

"We are looking for fun creative ideas from young people that explore the habitats of our mascots and their favourite attraction.

"Both animals were chosen to be our mascots because they are native to Cumbria.

"We work with local conservation charities National Trust, Lake District Foundation to help raise awareness and funds to protect the very specials environments which our attractions are part of.

"Our mascots love having a selfie taken and visitors will be able to see them at our attractions at various events across the year. I can’t wait to see the designs that come in!"

The heritage transport attractions at Ravenglass and Ullswater, are looking for designs that explore ideas of nature, landscape, boats and trains.

Young artists can choose their favourite mascot or do one design for each character.

Ratty is the loveable water vole from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Sammy is a native red squirrel from Ullswater Steamers. Both animals in the wild are native to the UK and are under threat from loss of their natural surroundings and non-native species such as the American mink and grey squirrel.

Designers must be aged between five to 15 years and have the permission of a parent or guardian. The closing date for entries is April 30.

For more details on how to enter and the terms and conditions of the competition go to https://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/news/