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Castle Howard
12:48pm Tuesday 4th April 2006
Near Slingsby, York, YO60 7DA
A magnificent 18th century house with extensive collections, sweeping park lands and famous gardens. Outdoor tours, events, concerts, exhibitions, historical character guides, adventure playground, plant centre, farm shop, chocolate shop, gift & book shops, and choice of cafes including cafe in The Stable Courtyard.
Concessions and family discounts are available.
Wheelchair access. Free parking. The Stable Courtyard retail outlets open throughout the year with free admission and free car parking.
Tent and touring caravan accommodation available at the Lakeside Holiday Park.
Facilities: Cafeterias, gift and craft shops, new farm shop, new chocalate shop, plant centres, adventure play-grounds, picnic areas, land train and toilets.
Disabled Access: Yes. Land train for grounds, wheelchair lift in House and disabled toilets.
Contact: (01653) 648333 Fax (01653) 648529
Email: house@castlehoward.co.uk
Website: www.castlehoward.co.uk
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Uncover a trail of treasures on temple walk
The British Heart Foundation Sponsored Walk on Sunday, September 21. Start from Welburn, near Malton, from the village hall. Please register any time after 10am, finish by 4pm. Sponsor forms available from the walk organisers on 01653 695021 and 01904 634196 or from the Gazette & Herald office in Yorkersgate, Malton. The walk is supported by the Gazette & Herald.
Get close to nature with a walk on the wild side
Robert E Fuller is one of the country’s leading wildlife artists. He regularly travels the globe collecting reference material for his paintings. But Robert, who lives in Thixendale, near Malton, is most at home watching hares roaming the Yorkshire Wolds or red grouse flying over the moors. In a new column for the Gazette & Herald, A Brush with Nature, he will be offering readers’ tips on where and how to spot the best of Yorkshire’s wildlife.
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