Eastnor Castle tourism leaflet

2010 Public Opening
❖ Castle and Grounds: 11.00am – 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)
❖ Easter Weekend:
Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd, Sun 4th & Bank Holiday Monday 5th April
❖ May Bank Holiday Weekends:
Sun 2nd, Mon 3rd & Sun 30th, Mon 31st May
❖ Every Sunday from 6th June – 26th September
❖ Sunday to Thursday from 18th July – 31st August
Attractions
❖ Lavish interiors containing
medieval armour, fine art
and tapestries
❖ Knight’s maze
❖ Eastnor tree trail
❖ Lakeside and woodland walk
❖ Ice cream parlour
❖ Children’s adventure playground
and junior assault course
❖ Gift shop
❖ Children’s fun worksheets
and nature trail
❖ Picnic areas
Grounds, Lakes & Deer Park
The Castle grounds contain a famous arboretum of spectacular rare
trees descending to a 22-acre lake with newly-restored Ice House.
The Deer Park beyond, on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, is a
Site of Special Scientific Interest within the local Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
The Kitchen Café
The old kitchen is now our licensed café
serving delicious snacks, homemade
hot & cold lunches and afternoon teas.
Guided Tours
Admission
Grounds Only
Castle and Grounds
Adult
Seniors
Child (5-15yrs)
Family (2+3)
Adult
Seniors
Child (5-15yrs)
Family (2+3)
£8.50
£7.50
£5.50
£22.50
Privilege Pass
Groups (20+)
Valid for 1 year and includes all
Castle Public Events (excludes
theatre performances)
Guided
Freeflow
Schools
Adults
Seniors
Child (5-15yrs)
Family (2+3)
£24.00
£21.00
£15.00
£63.00
Dogs are welcome in the grounds and Castle but must be kept on a
lead at all times.
£10.50
£7.00
£6.00
Any Public Open Day
For further details of our 2010 public events programme please visit our
website www.eastnorcastle.com
How to Find us
Eastnor Castle, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL
Eastnor is between the Cotswolds and the Welsh Marches. The Castle is 2.5 miles
east of Ledbury on the A438 Tewkesbury road. Alternatively, leave the M50 at
junction 2 and from Ledbury take the A449/A438 to Eastnor.
WORCESTER
Facilities for Disabled Visitors
Dogs
£5.50
£4.50
£3.50
£14.50
Freeflow
Must be pre-booked on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year
and Sundays between October and March subject to availability.
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On normal open days, blue-badge holders can park next to the front
door of the Castle in the courtyard. There are 14 steps from this level
into the main ground floor rooms. We have a wheelchair stair climber
and access to all the main rooms on this floor is very easy. Access to
the first floor bedrooms is via a vertical platform lift.
We also offer an excellent DVD tour of the upstairs rooms on a TV in
the Staircase Hall on the main floor.
The grounds are quite hilly, and although access to the terraces
overlooking the lake is possible, it is not possible to access the
arboretum and lakeside with a wheelchair.
The Castle Shop and Kitchen Café are easily accessible by wheelchair.
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For all enquiries, please telephone: 01531 633160
email: [email protected]
or visit our website: www.eastnorcastle.com
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Public Events 2010
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Fri 2nd - Mon 5th April
Hunt for the EGGstreme bunnies and
chickens around the castle and grounds
Animal Encounters
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Meet and feed animals from Newbridge
Farm Park, pony rides, duck herding, gun
dogs & falconry displays, face painting
& more!
The BIG Eastnor Challenge
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Sun 30th – Mon 31st May
Activity day for all ages; mountain
biking, climbing wall, orienteering
challenge, wilderness cooking & more!
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Displays from the Silurian Border Morris
Men from Ledbury
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Sun 13th June
Games and storytelling for all budding
knights, fairies and princesses! Children
can dress up as their favourite fairytale
character
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
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Sun 20th June
Bring your teddy and a picnic and enjoy
a story, fun and games!
Eastnor SOS!
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❖ Corporate & Private Entertainment
Falconry
❖ Weddings
The Gothic Drawing Room is licensed for civil ceremonies, and the
grand yet informal style of the house makes Eastnor Castle a perfect
venue for wedding receptions. Please contact us for a brochure.
❖ Land Rover Experience
Eastnor is the home of Land Rover’s world-famous test track, and
off-road driving days with Land Rover Experience are available on
the estate. www.lre-malverns.com
❖ Outside Adventure
We can offer ‘Outside’ Adventure programmes with D3 Management
who have set up a new base at Eastnor. www.outside-adventure.co.uk
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Sun 4th July
Fantastic static and flying displays
within the castle grounds
Sun 22nd Aug
Enjoy a guided walk around Eastnor’s
stunning arboretum and a display from
the Herefordshire Botanical Society
Bring a picnic and enjoy toe-tapping
jazz by Sauce City Jazz Band in the
castle grounds
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Wizard Wonky Week
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Mon 23rd – Thurs 26th Aug
The Tempest
Hunt for the clues, which will take you
around the castle and grounds
A week of fun, games, magic and balloons
Open-air theatre, pre-booking essential.
Please call 01531 633160
Adult £18, Child £10
The Flying Potter
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Sun 25th - Thurs 29th July
Clay creations and discovery pot trail with
Eastnor’s Flying Potter
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Exotic Animals of Tropical Inc
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Sun 1st - Thurs 5th Aug
Meet and handle snakes, spiders and
many more
Creative Arts & Crafts
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with Carnival Arts
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Sun 8th - Thurs 12th Aug
Creative model, banners and mask making
themed to James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl
James and the Giant Peach
Sun 15th Aug
Family open-air theatre, pre-booking
essential. Please call 01531 633160
Adult £12, Child £8, Family (2+2) £32
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Wild Play
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Sun 15th – Thurs 19th Aug
Campfire cookery, den building, bug
hunting and messy play with mud, sand
& slime! With the Herefordshire Nature
Trust & Wild Play Rangers
Gun Dogs & Ferret Racing
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Gamegoer return with their fantastic
display and races
Armour Day & Anglo Sikh
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Heritage Trail
Sun 12th Sept
Join our local armour expert for an
insight into the castle’s collection of
armour plus displays from the
Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail of Gatka (Sikh
Martial Arts) within the grounds
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Sun 19th Sept
A celebration of local produce with a
selection of trade stalls in the castle
courtyard
Steam Fair
An impressive collection of working steam
engines in the castle courtyard
Castle & Grounds admission
 Grounds only admission
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Mountain Mayhem
24hr Bike Endurance Race
Sat 19th – Sun 20th June
www.osmountainmayhem.co.uk
Tel: 07588 224961
Jools Holland Open-Air Concert
Sat 10th July
www.imlconcerts.co.uk
Tel: 01603 660444
The Big Chill Festival
Fri 6th – Sun 8th August
www.bigchill.net
Firework Championships
Sat 4th September
www.eastnorfireworks.co.uk
Mudrunner
Sun 17th October
www.mudrunner.co.uk
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Sun 26th September
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Mudrunner Oblivion
www.mudrunner.co.uk
Sun 5th Sept
Harvest Festival
Sun 21st March
Sun 9th May
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Sun 29th – Mon 30th Aug
Fri 23rd July: 7.30pm
Lightning 12 Run
www.provelosupportuk.com
Tel: 07588 224961
Sun 18th – Thur 22nd July
Enjoy a walk around the grounds of
Eastnor, following a fun children’s
nature trail devised by the
Herefordshire Nature Trust
Family Treasure Hunt
Deer Park Events
Summer Holiday Activity
Disclaimer: The management reserve the right to cancel
or change any event in exceptional circumstances.
Holiday Cottages
We have two beautifully
restored cottages available
for holiday lets within the
Eastnor Deer Park – Peacock Villa
and Golden Gates Lodge, perfect
for a remote break, walking on the
Malvern Hills or for attending one of
our Deer Park events. Please email
[email protected] or
call 01531 633160 for further
information.
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Family fun, displays and talks from our
local rescue and emergency services
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Sun 27th June
The Castle is a dramatic and exclusive venue for conferences,
business meetings, corporate team building, private parties and
dinners. Please contact us for a brochure.
Picnic & Jazz
Sun 11th July
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Sun 6th June
Fairytale Fancy Dress
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The Little Snail Nature Trail
Sun 2nd – Mon 3rd May
Morris Dancing
Guided Tree Trails