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Children's Wildlife Puppet Show
PRESS RELEASE
This Sunday (2nd May) Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate will host an environmental Puppet Show for children which not only aims to provide an enjoyable and colourful performance but also aims to educate youngsters on topical environmental issues.
With the help of six wildlife characters, the puppet show will present the facts and figures of why the care of woodland plays such a crucial role. Through a selection of entertaining scenarios, the performance maintains a strong sense of humour as well as covering topical issues including the environment, sustainability, climate change, recycling, forest management and more.
The puppet show is part of a Family Fun Day, which will also provide visitors with the chance to try their hand at archery and participate in interactive, educational and hands-on Birds of Prey demonstrations.
Sandra Collinge, Events Manager explains “Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate has some of the most picturesque landscapes in the country and the activities we have chosen for this weekend’s Family Fun Day not only provide fun for all ages, but they present the perfect opportunity for visitors to learn about wildlife and the surrounding environment.”
As part of its Family Fun Day, Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate is pleased to welcome the team from Frontline Falconry who are regarded as some of the best falconers in Scotland. The team will provide a static display throughout the day which will allow visitors to get up close and personal with various species of bird and to see and learn the difference between the species. In addition, an interactive free flying display (1pm) will provide entertainment for visitors. For those with a keen interest in birds, there will also be the opportunity to experience first hand how to fly and handle a bird of prey.
The archery sessions, which are likewise provided by Frontline Falconry, offer visitors the chance get to grips with a bow and take in some target practice as arrows are fired in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
Also on offer this Saturday and Sunday are child-friendly activities led by the Ranger Service. These include a ‘Make Your Own Binocular’ workshop (1pm) and a bark rubbings session (2.30pm).
In addition to the above bank holiday weekend activities, visitors can enjoy the majestic castle, over 40 acres of enchanting gardens and a wide range of activities for all the family. These include challenging mountain bike trails, numerous walking paths, a children’s adventure playground, local shopping opportunities and children’s tours of both the castle and the Scottish Cycle Museum.
For further on this weekend’s activities and the summer events programme in general please visit www.drumlanrig.com, call 01848 331555 or email enquiries@drumlanrig.com.
Notes to Editors
- The puppet show has an additional cost of £2 per person on top of the admission price to the Country Estate
- Drumlanrig Castle is a 5* VisitScotland attraction set on the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens.
- Drumlanrig Castle is the Dumfriesshire home to the Duke & Duchess of Buccleuch & Queensberry.
- The opening hours for the 2010 Season are:
Gardens & Country Estate:
Friday 26th March – Sunday 24th October, daily 10am – 5pm
Castle:
Friday 26th March – Tuesday 31st August, daily 11am – 4pm (educational and private groups at other times by request)
Country Estate, Visitor Centre, Gardens and Stableyard will be open throughout the season from 10am at weekends and during school and bank holidays.
- For further information on Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, visit www.drumlanrig.com or call 01848 331555.
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