Hunt for treasure at Berkeley Castle this summer
Thursday, 4th June 2009
Why not enjoy the wonderful summer sunshine by taking part in Berkeley Castle’s Treasure Hunt?
Berkeley Castle is now open Sunday – Thursday during June, July & August, and has launched a treasure hunt around the castle gardens. The treasure hunt is suitable for adults and children and has been designed to encourage visitors to explore the gardens looking for clues.
The questions range from how many chimneys you can see from a certain place on the lawns, to slightly more cryptic questions – for example; What fish is before the baby moon?
All correct entries will be entered into a monthly prize draw to win book tokens.
The treasure hunt will be available all summer and the proceeds are going towards the conservation of the castle’s Hurdy-Gurdy.
The Hurdy-Gurdy is a fascinating instrument which dates back to medieval times, but which is today enjoying a popular revival in many countries, particularly France, both as a folk instrument and for the performance of medieval and 18th- century music.
Once restored Berkeley Castle’s Hurdy-Gurdy will be able to be played once again.
For more information contact the castle office on 01453 810332, or e-mail info@berkeley-castle.com .
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