Escot

Rock Solid Race returns to its roots

This March sees Rock Solid Race returning to Escot Park for the third time – bringing with it more obstacles, more races and more days to do it in (the event will be running on both days this year).

Founder and owner Ashley Jardine is thrilled with the reaction to the event. Having left a safe career as an Optician just three years ago, he took a big gamble on carving out a new career in Obstacle Racing. It looks like it has paid off.

“Just three years ago, Escot Park was our very first event and since then we have become known as being one of the best races around.”...

Bat Box Making Day

Event Date: 
29/10/2014 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Bat Box Making Day!

£5 per box

Make your own bat box with the guidance of Escot’s Nature Rangers! Receive an information sheet about native bats and how to care for your box when you take it home with you at the end of the day!

Please call Escot 01404 822188 or email the Nature Rangers for further details kerry@escot-devon.co.uk

Normal Garden entry applies.

£9.50 adults £8.00 child £8.00 senior

Free for Escot members

www.escot-devon.co.uk

Pumpkins, Witches and Wizards

Event Date: 
25/10/2014 - 10:00am to 02/11/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Down at the Greenwood Centre this half term you’ll find Hagatha our resident witch who is making a brew for the grossest Yucky Dip in Devon ready for Escot Fright Nights.

Come along and help stir the cauldron if you can bear the smell! Get ready for Halloween and with help from our friendly witches and wizards, choose and carve your own pumpkin to take home with you.

There is a small charge for the pumpkins

Escot entry fee applies to non-members

http://www.escot-devon.co.uk/

Escot Fright Nights

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 5:30pm to 01/11/2014 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

It’s thrilling…It’s chilling...It’s scary...You’ll scream…It’s monsterously good fun...!

Booking and fancy dress is essential!

  • Campfires and scary tales, ghostly walks in the maze!
  • Toasted marshmallows, hot blood!, fun and games, grisly lucky dip and fancy dress prize giving!

Meet at Kiosk at 5.30pm - event finished at 8/ 8.30pm(ish).

Booking required. £7 per person (£6 for members). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger children may find the Friday night event more suitable as Saturday night is seriously scary! Not...

Fabulous Fungi

Event Date: 
11/10/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Escot Park, Ottery St Mary

Enjoy a morning foraging for mushrooms and learn about the different fungi to be found in the woods with our local fungi expert, Nigel Pinhorn.

Then relax and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch in the Coach House Restaurant where you will find lots of mushroom themed specials to choose from.

http://www.escot-devon.co.uk/

Country Fair

Event Date: 
31/08/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Devon Wildfowling Conservation Association Country Fair

Take part in various activities on the day, such as, clay pigeon shooting, dog scurries and archery!

Visit a huge variety of traditional country stalls including: the cider stall, stick makers, artists, blacksmiths, wildfowlers, gunsmiths, wood bodgers, fox hounds, BASC, clothing stalls and much more!

Free entry to Country Fair.

http://www.escot-devon.co.uk/

Easter bank holiday family fun

If you're wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained over Easter we’ve got plenty of great ideas:

Until 17 April

Easter at Knightshayes Court, Tiverton Keep your little imps busy this holiday by introducing them to the Victorian fascination with the world of Fairies (with the odd goblin thrown in!). Join in the trail and one of the magical activities- brewing potions and magicing up wands! Open 10am-5pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

April 18

Jungle Jim visits Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park Join Jungle Jim, the multi award-...

Easter Egg hunt

Event Date: 
05/04/2014 - 9:30am to 21/04/2014 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

To get into the swing of the easter holidays our Easter egg hunt takes place all day every day until the 21st April.

Collect a clue sheet from the kiosk and see if you can find the eggs hidden around the park. A chocolate prize and certificate is awarded for every completed clue sheet.

During Easter weekend we have a very special GOLDEN EASTER EGG HUNT - keep your eyes peeled for these very special eggs hidden around the park - each egg contains a very special prize!

Cost £1 per clue sheet.

Escot entry fee applies to non-members.

http://www.escot-...

Resolution Run

Event Date: 
23/03/2014 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Escot's Resolution 5K, 10K, 15K Run takes place within the breathtaking Escot Park Estate.

The course at Escot Park provides the perfect opportunity for novices to try running, walking or jogging. For the seasoned runner, it's a good warm up for longer distance runs in the future.

The event is a fun approach to achieving your fitness goals whilst raising much needed funds and awareness for those affected by stroke.

Stroke is the UK's third biggest killer and the leading cause of adult disability. By signing up for Resolution 5K, 10K, 15K Run taking regular exercise...

Nest Building and Spring Hunt

Event Date: 
23/03/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Spring is officially here! So go along to Escot and take part in their fun spring event.

Pick up a copy of the Signs of Spring tick sheet and see how many signs of spring you can spot in the park and in the garden.

This is the time of year when birds start to build their nests so come and have a go at making your own nest and decorate your very own stone eggs.

This event is free but park entry fee applies to non-members.

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