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Victorian ruins host bunny hunt

11:54am Tuesday 11th March 2008

Photograph of the Author By Cadisha Brown »

WITLEY Court is hosting a bunny themed Easter trail later this month.

The early Easter marks the start of an extended season for the tourist attraction near Great Witley, which will see the arrival of Victorian falconers, open air theatre and behind the scenes tours.

A search for the Easter bunny's relatives will keep little ones on their toes and an Easter egg treat will be up for grabs during the trail, which will be held from Good Friday, March 21 until Easter Monday, March 24.

Olivia Illes, visitor operations manager, said: "Many of the bulbs and flowers that we would not have expected to see until early April are already bursting into bloom, which means that an early Easter is perfect for seeing the springtime displays in our gardens."

She added: "The early sprouting of plants will provide children with an extra challenge over the Easter weekend, when new foliage will hide the family of bunnies that make up Witley Court's Easter trail.

"We're hoping for a lovely warm summer this year so that visitors can enjoy relaxing and picnicking on the lawns in true Victorian style."

For further information about the trail, contact 01299 896636, or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/witleycourt

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