Logging Good!

With less than one month until we open to the public once more, the team have been making sure that the children's play area on the cascade circuit will keep the little ones entertained.

Scampston's gardeners Paul and Annie, woodsman Nigel, along with some of our gardening volunteers and Marley the dog, were busy working in the sunshine yesterday. If almost felt like spring, with daffodils springing up!

A key theme for us at Scampston is to ensure that the gardens and parkland remain as natural and sustainable as possible. It made sense therefore to make use of a large tree which had fallen in recent heavy winds. Chainsaw at the ready - Nigel cut this into sections which will be used for children to jump, step and climb on. It will also lead them into the natural 'wigloo', a growing willow igloo. The larger bits of wood will also be used to provide more seating in the parkland.

Do pop along once we open on the 25th March to test out your balance and agility on the new log course, whatever your age!