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EASTNOR
CASTLE
& ARBORETUM
2016
WELCOME...
... to Eastnor Castle,
the family home where my
brother, George, and I were
brought up and where I now
live with my wife, Lucy, and
daughters Imogen, Isabella,
Nancy, Stella & Minna, Lucy’s
dog, Luna, and my cat,
Midnight.
PRIVILEGE CARD
The Eastnor Castle Privilege Card is valid for
12 months and includes:
•A
dmission to the castle on all visitor open days
(excludes theatre performances and Deer Park events);
• V
IP parking (subject to availability);
• 10% discount on all purchases in the Castle Tea
Room, shop and ice cream parlour;
We have arranged a programme of events around the house,
including our popular Easter Egg Hunt and Chilli Festival as
well as a number of smaller activities for families throughout
the season. New for this year are a fascinating Dinosaur &
Pre-Historic Show in August and a wonderful Family Autumn
Antics Day on our last open day of the season.
• 1 0% discount on theatre ticket prices.
Privilege Cards are available at the following prices:
Adult £25.00 • Child (3-15yrs) £16.00 • Family (2a+3c) £62.00
Buy
online
or at th
e
Visitor
Entranc
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We have also introduced a Natural Woodland Play Area at
the end of the lake, just off the lakeside walk and close to
the waterfall. It should be well worth the visit.
We are proud to be continuing to display treasures from
Lowther Castle, which shared the same architect as Eastnor.
Items include paintings, silver, furniture and miniatures. As
we are one of the few open houses that welcomes dogs
inside, I expect there will be a variety of well-behaved family
pets to admire as well.
In the Deer Park, we are delighted that Lakefest will be
moving here and holding their event in August. It will be a
family-friendly festival, and we hope it will stay here for
many years.
I very much hope you will enjoy your visit and thank you for
coming to Eastnor. Please let us know what you think in our
Visitors’ Book and on social media.
ALWAYS MORE
TO DISCOVER ...
Buy
fast-trac
k
tickets
online
eastnorcastle.com
VISITOR INFORMATION
On-line Tickets
Beat the queues and fast-track your way into
Eastnor Castle. Fast-track tickets are available to
purchase on-line.
Access for All
OPEN DATES
WEDDINGS
We welcome visitors on the following days from Easter until the last
Sunday in September:
• E
aster Weekend*: Fri 25th to Mon 28th March
• M
ay Bank Holiday Weekends*: Sun 1st, Mon 2nd, Sun 29th & Mon 30th May
• 5th June to 17th July: Every Sunday
• 24th July to 25th August: Sunday to Thursday
• A
ugust Bank Holiday Weekend: Sun 28th & Mon 29th August
• S
eptember: Every Sunday
Seeing is believing...
The ultimate fairytale castle
where we can help you create
your dream wedding in this
stunning family home with
impeccable service.
Disabled visitors are welcome to visit Eastnor Castle;
however, certain areas of the grounds are not accessible.
For full details of our facilities for disabled visitors,
please visit eastnorcastle.com or call 01531 633160.
*Grounds Only admission not available for Easter or May Bank Holiday Weekends.
Dogs
CORPORATE
Pushchairs, Rucksacks and Baby Carriers
A truly spectacular venue
for corporate entertaining,
team building, meetings
and product launches.
Business at Eastnor…
Dogs are welcome in the castle and grounds, but must
be kept on a lead at all times, other than in the Dogs Off
Leads area. See grounds map on arrival for details.
Pushchairs may not be taken inside the castle, but
you are welcome to leave them at the castle entrance.
We ask that all rucksacks and rear baby carriers are
removed before entering the castle. PARTIES
OPENING TIMES
Grounds: 11.00am – 5.30pm
Castle: 11.30am – 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)
ADMISSION
Buy
fast-trac
k
tickets
online
Castle and Grounds
Adult£10.50
Child (3-15yrs)
£7.00
Family (2a+3c)
£28.00
Grounds Only
Adult£7.00
Child (3-15yrs)
£5.00
Family (2a+3c)
£19.00
Groups (20+)
Guided£11.50
Self-guided£9.50
Schools£7.50
Groups (40+)
Guided£11.00
Self-guided£9.00
Guided Tours: Must be pre-booked on Mondays & Tuesdays throughout
the year subject to availability. A free admission ticket will be issued
to the group organiser and the driver. (Discounted membership cards, for
Entertaining at Eastnor…
A breath-taking venue for
parties and celebrations
with luxurious bedrooms
and delicious food.
example HHA or English Heritage, are not valid for a pre-booked guided tour).
Self-guided: Any Visitor Open Day.
Privilege Card: Valid for one year and includes all Castle Visitor Events
(does not include theatre productions or Deer Park Events).
Adult £25.00 • Child (3-15yrs) £16.00 • Family (2a+3c) £62.00
HOLIDAY
COTTAGES
Please visit our website for details on our Visitor Events Programme
and to pre-book fast-track tickets eastnorcastle.com
HOW TO FIND US
Golden Gates Lodge
& Peacock Villa
Available for holiday lets
within the Eastnor Deer Park.
Perfect for a remote break or
for attending one of our Deer
Park or Castle events.
DEER PARK
BREAKS
Camping & Caravanning
Open for 2016
Fri 18th March – Sun 19th June
Mon 5th – Fri 30th September
Caravans, trailer-tents and tents:
£8.50 per night
Rallies (10+ units): £7.00 per night
eastnorcastle.com
EastnorCastle
@eastnorcastle
Eastnor Castle • Ledbury • Herefordshire HR8 1RL
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So much to see and do at Eastnor Castle
ADVENTURE
PLAYGROUND
TREE-TOP WALKWAY
ARBORETUM
& TREE TRAIL
CASTLE
JUNIOR OBSTACLE
COURSE
KNIGHT’S MAZE
NEW
LAND ROVER
LITTLE OFF ROADERS
NATURAL PLAY AREA
THE OLD KITCHEN
TEA ROOM
ICE CREAM PARLOUR
& SHOP
LAKESIDE WALK
DEER PARK
EASTER AND MAY BANK HOLIDAY EVENTS
#EasteratEastnor
EASTER
AT EASTNOR
FRI 25TH – MON 28TH MARCH
Our legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle
and grounds. Chocolate for everyone who takes part and a
chance to win an enormous Easter Egg!
#EastnorChilliFestival
Chilli
Festival
SUN 1ST – MON 2ND MAY
Now in its 5 year! All things chilli to try and buy! Live music, bars,
hot food, children’s cookery school, Chilli Eating Competition
and cooking demonstrations.
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(pre-booking is highly recommended as tickets are limited. Please see our website for details)
#VintageEastnor
VINTAGE
EAS TNOR
SUN 29TH – MON 30TH MAY
A nostalgic family fun day! Line up of impressive Steam Engines,
Tea Tent, Giant Garden Games, model steam engine rides,
vintage carousel, chair swing and more!
CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
SUNDAY 19TH JUNE • 3.00PM – FATHER’S DAY
Peter Pan
WRITTEN BY J.M. BARRIE
By arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s
Charity and Samuel French Ltd.
Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present the
unforgettable story of Peter Pan the boy who wouldn’t grow up.
Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with
Peter, far away on the magical island of Neverland.
There they encounter the enchanting mermaids, magical fairies
and the cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook.
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French and in
support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity,
J.M. Barrie’s timeless classic is brought to life in a brand new
adaptation by award-winning writer Laura Turner, with original
music and songs, and beautifully designed costumes. Join
Peter and his friends for what promises to be the most magical
evening of the summer.
Adult £13.00 • Child £9.00 • Family (2+2) £37.00
Tickets from eastnorcastle.com
Some little added extras...
SUN 5TH JUNE
SUN 24TH – WEDS 27TH JULY
SUN 28TH – MON 29TH AUGUST
Medieval mayhem & junior jousting for the children.
Join Easy Peasy Cookery for baking & decorating workshops.
Inflatable slide, obstacle course and bouncy castle.
KNIGHTS’ SCHOOL
BUDDING BAKERS
SUN 19TH JUNE
SUN 31ST JULY – THURS 4TH AUGUST
Peter Pan – see above for more details. Your theatre ticket
includes entry to the grounds from 11am.
Make a clay creation with the Eastnor Flying Potter.
CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR THEATRE
SUN 3RD JULY
CIRCUS SKILLS
Clown around, learn to stilt walk, juggle and more...
SUN 10TH JULY
STORYTELLING
WITH AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR HANNAH SHAW
Join author Hannah Shaw for some interactive stories & drawing.
SUN 17TH JULY
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
Bring your teddies and a picnic for stories and music with
Shake, Rattle & Groove!
POTTERY WITH THE FLYING POTTER
SUN 7TH – THURS 11TH AUGUST
DINOSAUR SHOW
Travel back in time with a life-like walking, roaring T-Rex!
SUN 14TH – THURS 18TH AUGUST
MAD SCIENCE
Fun experiments and shows with our mad scientist.
BOUNCE & BOING
SUN 4TH SEPTEMBER
KNIGHTS’ SCHOOL
Medieval mayhem & junior jousting for the children.
SUN 11TH SEPTEMBER
CIRCUS SKILLS
Clown around, learn to stilt walk, juggle and more...
SUN 25TH SEPTEMBER
FAMILY AUTUMN ANTICS
Apple pressing, leaf art, making elf homes, bush craft & more...
SUN 21ST – THURS 25TH AUGUST
CARNIVAL ARTS: SPACE WORKSHOPS
Become an astronaut, fly a rocket and discover aliens in
these space themed workshops. Includes Eastnor Church
Fete on Sunday 21st August.
Visit eastnorcastle.com for more details
DEER PARK EVENTS
OFF-ROAD MARATHON
VW CAMPER & BUS SHOW
CIRQUE DU SOUL PRESENTS: EL DORADO FESTIVAL
LAKEFEST
SUN 26TH JUNE
Brand new off-road marathon and half marathon taking in the 10km
loop of the Eastnor Estate and Deer Park. More information and
registration available from offroadmarathon.co.uk
FRI 1ST – SUN 3RD JULY
Leaving the confines of the urban cities and underground hot spots
Cirque Du Soul heads to the big outdoors for their first ever
weekend-long festival.
More information and tickets available from eldoradofestival.com
FRI 29TH – SUN 31ST JULY
A family-friendly weekend celebration of the VW camper van with
plenty to admire and keep you entertained.
More information and tickets available from vwcamperandbus.com
THU 11TH – SUN 14TH AUGUST
Something for the whole family! Celebrating its fifth year, and its
very first year here at Eastnor, Lakefest presents a spectacular
summer music festival that you won’t want to miss!
More information and tickets available from lakefest.co.uk
FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS
SAT 3RD SEPTEMBER
Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each
other with a ten minute firework display choreographed to music,
followed by a finale display from organisers MLE pyrotechnics.
More information and tickets available from eastnorfireworks.co.uk