Does anyone know what this is?

I saw this hairy caterpillar in the garden so I scooped him up and put him on a white piece of paper in order to photograph him but I haven't a clue what it is. Yesterday's ladybird was identified for me so I am hoping that Mark or Peter can identify this little fellow

[Peter]

Its the Pale Tussock caterpillar Rosie for sure:)

[Pat Knowles]

Interesting caterpillar & good to find out the name!

[Pam Knowler]

Never seen one before Rosie. Good to know what it is. Wonder what it turns into?

[Rosie Kind]

@pcoulson Thanks Peter

[Maggiemae]

@pcoulson Peter is right - botanical name: Calliteara pudibunda. I learn something every day!

[Rick]

Strange looking critter.

[Diana]

A great find and n amazing capture of this critter.

[Sue Cooper]

Never seen one like that before. Would be good to know what it turns into. Well captured btw.

[Rosie Kind]

@pamknowler @susiemc I googled it when Peter told me what is was and it will turn into a moth (so long as the birds don't get it first!)

[Mark Prince]

An unusual looking find, Rosie, nice to see you have found it's identity before I saw it.

[sarah]

What an interesting creature- learn something everyday here!

[Walks @ 7]

Capterpillus scrubrushus.:):)