| Children across Devon and Cornwall
could find themselves face to face with medieval knights and troublesome
Tudors this summer, as English Heritage hosts a series of popular
‘Children’s Trails’. Youngsters will be able to
join in unique trails taking place at a number of historic locations.
English Heritage says the trails, which are free with the entry,
will bring history to life by encouraging children to explore and
discover more about the locations with a fun fact sheet.
Medieval Knight Trails (until Sunday 4 June - 10am – 5pm
– also on Saturday 22 July to Sunday 3 September) take place
at Berry Pomeroy, Okehampton, and Restormel Castles.
An English Heritage spokesman tells me: “The medieval knights
have been missing since their last battle, and the Queen is calling
on all children to search the castle grounds to seek out the mini
models. The brave children that manage to retrieve all the Knights
will be rewarded with a special badge of honour by the Queen.”
Tudor Travellers trails (same dates as above) will take place
at St. Mawes Castle. “King Henry VIII and his six wives have
disappeared,” says the spokesman. “And English Heritage
needs the secret seven to be found urgently. We also need detectives
to unlock the grisly truth behind the untimely deaths of Anne Boleyn
and Kathryn Howard. All children will need to keep their heads to
complete this trail and will receive a special prize on completion.”
Callie Saxty, head of English Heritage’s visitor operations
says, “Our Children’s Trails are the perfect way to
keep children entertained whilst educating them on the history of
each location. The Children’s Trails keep the kids occupied
allowing parents to enjoy the sites at a leisurely pace and in peace
and quiet.”
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Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon
Phone: 01803 866618
Entry prices: members free – non-members - £3.60 (adults),
£2.70 (concessions), £1.80 (children). Trails free on
entry.
Okehampton Castle, Devon
Phone: 01837 52844
Entry prices for non-members £3.00 (adults), £2.30 (concession),
£1.50 (children).
Restormel Castle, Cornwall
Phone: 01208 872687
Prices for non-members £2.40 (adults), £1.80 (concessions),
£1.20 (children)
St. Mawes Castle, Cornwall
Phone: 01326 270526
Prices for non-members £3.60 (adults), £2.70 (concessions),
£1.80 (children).
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