YOUNGSTERS can enjoy a treasure-filled day when Witley Court stages its Easter festivities. Custodian Spencer Trickett with Little Miss Muffet in preparation for the treasure trail event.

Picture - JO BLIZZARD

They can take part in treasure hunts by solving a series of clues to find lollipops during the events which take place between April 14-16.

The trail will involve them identifying drawings of nursery rhyme characters, including Old King Cole and Little Miss Muffett, and picking up clues to keep them on the right path in the court and gardens at the 19th century Great Witley mansion.

The large drawings have been made by court staff and each one carries a letter which will make up a key word to win large lollipops.

On Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, the immense Perseus and Andromeda water fountains will be fired on the hour.

But before the Easter festivities, a glimpse into the history of the ruined stately home is on offer in a series of Meet the Custodian tours this Saturday and Sunday. Among the intriguing tales about the magnificent mansion is the story of why King Edward VII thought it was such fun when he caught the maids lying down at the court.

Custodians Spencer Trickett and Jo Whittington will be telling tales of the house in its glory days during three tours each day at 11am, 2pm and 3.30pm.

For further details call 01299 896636.