THE EARL OF BRADFORD OPENS NEW RESTAURANT

Weston Park welcomed The Earl of Bradford to officially open its Granary Grill Bar and Restaurant.

The lavish event, which was attended by over 100 guests, completes an intensive restoration programme which saw the disused Granary building been transformed into a vibrant Farm Shop, Art Gallery and now Bar and Restaurant.

The 70-seater Granary Grill features split level seating with views over the estate’s pools and cottages. The newly built state-of-the-art kitchen and grill takes centre stage and is located next to the old slaughterhouses, which are now a preparation area.

The restaurant provides a relaxed setting for lunch and dinner seven days a week and features a seasonal menu promoting some of the regions finest producers.

For further information please contact Sue foster at connect PR on 01902 714957 or email sue@connect-group.com

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES

Parents looking for affordable and safe ways to entertain their children this summer can turn to a Midlands stately home for an array of indoor and outdoor play activities.

Set in 1,000 acres of open parkland Weston Park is a woodland fantasy, adventure playground and stately home all rolled into one and has opened its gates to families for 2010 (Saturday 29th May – Sunday 5th September).

Children can go wild in the adventure playground, explore the countless woodland trails and lakes by foot or bike and discover the Medieval Deer Park and Hermits Cave. Just when you are running out of puff along comes the miniature railway that steams towards Temple Wood and more wildlife.

The Children’s Activity Centre located in the Stables Courtyard, with summer weather as unpredictable as ever, the sheltered area is full of fun things to do including drawing, dressing up and playing games. There are a variety of trail cards to be picked up to help explore the parkland.

Refreshments are available in the Stables Coffee Bar including homemade cakes and sandwiches. For a more substantial lunch the recently opened Granary Grill will sizzle up local cuts of meat, offer light bites and salads as well as homemade puddings.

The Granary Farm Shop and in-house Butchery offers families locally sourced produce plus monthly exhibitions in the Art Gallery.

Colin Sweeney, Weston Park’s chief executive said: “Weston Park has been described as the Midland’s best kept secret for a family day out, but it’s a secret we want to share with families. During the long school holidays Weston Park can provide a great day out for all.”

Weston Park opens for the summer on Saturday May 29th daily through to Sunday 5th September. Park and Gardens are open from 10.30am to 6pm whilst the House is open from 1pm – 5pm and is closed on Saturdays.

Park and Gardens admission: Adults £5.00, Children £3.00 and Seniors £4.50. A family ticket is £20.00 (2+3) and includes House entry.

To help plan a day out families can download a map of the estate or the easy to view on-line events programme to find out what Weston has planned for the rest of the year.

For further information contact Sue Foster at Connect PR on 01902 714957 or email sue@connect-group.com

STATELY HOME’S SIZZLING NEW ATTRACTION

A Midlands stately home is set to stage its best performance with the arrival of its new theatre style grill and 70-seater restaurant serving up lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Weston Park, the former home to the Earls of Bradford recently opened the doors to its Granary Grill.

The bar and restaurant is located in the old malting house of the restored 18th century Granary building and combines a relaxed ‘easy eating’ atmosphere with an informal menu, heavily influenced by locally sourced seasonal produce.

The eatery features split level seating with views over the estate’s pools. The new state-of-the-art grill and kitchen takes centre stage and is located next to the old slaughterhouses, which is now a preparation area.

The restaurant opening completes the estates all year round offering in the Granary, which saw a farm shop and art gallery open in April 2009.

For further information on the Granary Grill at Weston Park please visit www.weston-park.com.

For further infromation contact Sue Foster at Connect PR on 01902 714957 or email sue@connect-group.com