This Spring is packed full of activities at Castle Kennedy Gardens with fun for all to be enjoyed over the Easter holidays and beyond.
As the Wild Spring Festival begins (4 April – 4 May) Castle Kennedy Gardens are holding several events, organised by their Garden Ranger, over the next few weeks to encourage visits to one of Scotland’s most magnificent gardens. A new menu has been introduced to the Garden’s Tea Room, as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink, offering an excellent selection of paninis, baked potatoes, sandwiches and delicious home-baking.
Running until Sunday 19 April, families are invited to get cracking with an egg-citing new Easter Egg trail throughout the spectacular gardens set in 75 acres of magnificent land with popular walks, bird hides and elaborate terraces and land sculptures, as well as the ruins of 16 century Castle Kennedy.
On 8th April the Garden Ranger will take children on a special exploration in one of the Garden’s most popular activities -pond dipping – which is also running on the 15 April. Families can discover the many weird and wonderful creatures, including huge rare newts, living in and around the two acre Round Pond.
Also on 8 April locals and visitors to the area are invited to join a Champion Trees Guided Walk, hosted by the Head Gardener who will identify 20 of the tallest, broadest, oldest or most impressive tree of its kind recorded by the Tree Register.
On Sunday 12 April a Bug & Mini-Beast Adventures will thrill tiny tots and older children where they will learn all about the wonderful creatures which make the Gardens their home.
A Spring Blooms Guided Walk on 22 April offers expert insights into the keeping of such a stunning Garden with a special focus on seasonal Rhododendrons and Azaleas as they burst into colour along with Magnolias and spring bulbs.
All Ranger activities begin at Castle Kennedy Ruins and finish with arts and crafts in the Ranger Hut. Ranger activity sessions run 11:00am – 12:30pm & 2:00pm – 3.30pm and are included in the admission cost. Guided Walks run 2.00-3.30pm and cost £2 plus admission. Outdoor clothing is recommended and visitors are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
For more information on this event and other activities taking place at Castle Kennedy Gardens please contact 01581 400 225 or 01776 702 024 or visit www.castlekennedygardens.com facebook, twitter and google +
