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Home > Squire up to a challenge at Beeston

Squire up to a challenge at Beeston

By Caroline King - March 31, 2010Posted in : Uncategorised

When: 2nd – 5th  April 2010, 10am-5pm

Where: Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire

£: 5.30 adults,  4.50 concessions, 2.70 children and English Heritage members free.

What is it?

A knights family fun trail and dressing up for children.   The Queen has asked you to invite the mini model English Heritage knights and squires to a banquet.  Can you find them and deliver this invitation in time?  You’ll be royally rewarded with a fun sticker.  There’s also a chance for children to dress up in medieval costumes.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Beeston Castle, Easter, English Heritage, Knights Family Fun Trail, North West

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