Archive for October, 2019
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Sun, October 27th, 2019
The Autumn Garden
The change of the seasons is here and Picton’s grounds are a feast to the senses. The last of summer’s bloom has faded away and the misty golden hues of Autumn are in evidence through every part of the garden. The trees are in their full glory of reds and golds, the sedums are coming […]
Tue, October 22nd, 2019
Behind the Scene Tours
Calling all those who are curious to see more … have you ever fancied seeing what Picton Castle is like behind the gilt and chandeliers? We have recently been running ‘Behind the Scene’ tours, which is an opportunity for visitors to see the parts of the castle that are not normally open to the public. […]
Sat, October 12th, 2019
The Walled Garden Project
If you have visited Picton Castle recently or were to do so in the next few months, you would notice some unusual activity going on in and around the Walled Garden. This is all part of a huge renovation project to restore the Walled Garden and allow visitors to see and experience how, historically, the […]
Fri, October 4th, 2019
Halloween Frolics and Ghoulishness
We are spookily excited about our new Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations for 2019. This year we are planning a range of ghastly adventures designed for different age groups and different levels of courage! We will have the Ghostly Tour of the Castle, taking you to the dark and undisturbed parts of […]
Tue, October 1st, 2019
Welcome to the Welsh Owl Garden
We have great news to share with you that in the last couple of weeks we have welcomed our new owl family to Picton Castle! Hidden in the woods along a secluded winding path, you will find the Welsh Owl Garden. The garden has 25 owls in residence of many different breeds, including Barn, Snowy, […]