Burton Mail from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England • 16

1 16 BURTON DAILY MAIL THURSDAY APRIL 19th 1973 fjliS li-his Easier COMB ON SAFARf TO West Midland Safari Park a NOW OPEN VISIT A HOUSE OF HISTORY and its FAMOUS GARDEN MELBOURNE HALL MELBOURNE neat DERBY (Home of the Merciless of Lothian) West Midland's own drive-through Safari LIONS GIRAFFES ELEPHANTS RHINOS BABOONS BEARS ELANDS CHIMPANZEES SEA LIONS Aviary Pet's Corner Adventure Park By car or Coach it's the thrill of a lifetime SOAAETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND First owned by the Bishop ot Carlisle 124 King Charles Isfs Secretary of State restored It Queen Anne's Vice Chamberlain enlarged It Birthplace of the Lord Melbourne the groat Prlma Minister Lord Byron's friend made It her home Where Nlchard Baxter wrote Saints Everlasting Best" Lady Palmerston Inherited It One of the most famous formal gardens in Britain Special features- THE RECENTLY RESTORED BEAUTIFUL WROUGHT IRON PERGOLA BY THOMAS BAKEWELL THE FAMOUS CENTURY IRONSMITH An important CoUectlon of Pictures Antique Furniture and Works of Art HALL AND GARDENS Open Easter Saturday to Tuesday April 21st to 24th SPRING BANK HOLIDAY Saturday te Tuesday May 24th to 24th Sundays and Wednesdays only April 24th to June 27th Parties on other days (Not Mondays and Fridays) by prior arrangement with tho Secretary MINIMUM CHARGE DAILY (except Mondays and Fridays) June 30th to September Nth Sundays only October 7th to 14th i pm to a pm (Bonk Holiday Mondays) 11 am to 4 pm Hall and Gardens 27p Children under 14 lip Gardens only lip Children 5p DELIGHTFUL TEA ROOMS IN Speciality: Derbyshire Cream Teas (waitress service or self-service) ATTRACTIVE GIFT SHOP Home Grown Fruit Flowers and Vegetables from our Gardena China Glass Linens and other gifts CAR PARK FREE Parties catered for Ov arrange iren) with THE SECRETARY Estato Office MELBOURNE DERBYSHIRE Tel Melbourne 2502 EASTER IS THE FIRST HOLIDAY OF THE APART FROM NEW DAY WHICH ONLY SCOTLAND AND EIRE ENJOY OFFICIALLY IT IS CERTAINLY THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR A REAL FAMILY OUTING PROVIDING THE WEATHER IS AT ALL REASONABLE old Here in the Midlands the holidaymaker is fortunate Visitors can always be sure of seeing a variety of baby animals in having a good choice of attractions for all the whenever they visit There is a good collection of birds and the free flight aviary is a delight to bird enthusiasts family within fairly easy reach Admittedly the SPRING GROVE BEWDLEY WORCS Telephone Bewdley2114 are now involved with drive-through safari parks the first of which opened very successfully in Montreal last year They are closely associated with Chipperfields who are responsible for the management of the West Midland Safari Park The wild animal reserves give the general public the opportunity to see wild animals as they should be seen roaming free in near-natural surroundings Ideal conditions are provided for the establishment of breeding groups and a unique opportunity for scientific study is provided Animals to be found in the reserve include lion elephant wildebeest giraffe eland zebra white rhino ostrich camel crested crane baboons and bears seaside is a little way off but even on a mild Spring day some coastal resorts can be a little chilly at Easter-time Considerable Favourites for those who like a improvement day out with the family at Easter are the stately home and The reason is that it is realised pari A nnn nnulr nnrl fVl AA OPO trtl IT A AO hfl I I A Alik The famous delighting their tea party the Easter two popular their share and there that home cannot be chimps will be the visitors with and antics over holidays and the elephants will add of fun for the day Centred in the beauty spot of the Midlands (UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT) Souvenir centre new West Midland Safari Park at Spring Grove Bewdley Visitors can visit chimpanzee island on a boat safari with Worcestershire opened to the a stately allowed to deteriorate and very considerable improvement has been taking place in the last two seasons redecoration in both the state apartments and the restaurants and the complete re-arrangement of the latter the completion of the cleaning of the armour and the displaying of Lady many paintings to better The advantage The of public for the first time on Tuesday last and will remain open every day of the year It should be a particular favourite the Easter holidaymaker sea lions following the boat There is a variety of birds and tame animals in the pets garden where there is also an aquarium sealion pool and a mouse village We are delighted to welcome all old friends and in addition those who wish to join in the fun Meynell Ingram Arms acres Spring Grove Situated in the stable yards is a is 280 estate is now owned by the Chipperfield Organisation and Hardwicke Companies Inc have leased the land from them Something that Thoresby Hall has always been known for is the feeling that it is lived in and this feeling has been intensified This is a fast-growing leisure-by the recent work and visitors orientated public company with can be assured that offices in Miami Florida Lon- youngest stately is com- don and New York and they HOAR CROSS Near Burton-on-Trent Tel Hoar Cross 202 souvenir centre where there a wide variety of interesting gifts including African curios and handicrafts There is also a restaurant with licensed bar a garden centre picnic areas car and coach parks refreshment kiosks and kennels where pets may be left 1 vv- the zoo park are several of each within easy reach Not too far from Burton and South Derbyshire is Melbourne Hall with its famous gardens and house steeped in history Melbourne Hall was first owned by the Bishop of Carlisle in 1269 King Charles Secretary of State restored it and it was later enlarged by Queen Vice-Chamberlain It was the birthplace of Lord Melbourne and has one of the most famous formal gardens in Britain In the hall is housed an important collection of pictures antique furniture and works of art Melbourne Hall is now the home of the Marquis of Lothian Ideal for family outings is Weston Park at Weston-under-Lizard on the A5 It is the stately home of the Earl and Countess of Bradford and among the many attractions are pony rides for the children and gardens gift and antique shops for parents to browse around Former grandeur Hoar Cross Hall is situated on the outskirts of nearby Hoar Cross village and is approached through a castellated archway flanked on either side by the lodge and gatehouse In August 1970 Mr William A Bickerton Jones and bis wife Gwynyth bought the hall from the Meynell Trust to live there with their three young-children Vivienne Gavin and Piers and they have already started on the formidable task of restoring the hall and grounds to their former grandeur The Meynell close association with the hall is evident when one catches sight of the two large weather vanes in the shape of the letters It is worthwhole to pause a moment and admire the beautiful trees opposite the main entrance specially hand-scaped to protect the north COME TO THORESBY HALL IN THE HEART OF SHERWOOD FOREST for an enjoyable day's outing Open to the Public by courtesy of THE Countess Manvars from GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 20th TO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30th THE STATE APARTMENTS and TERRACES FRANK BRADLEY COLLECTION OF MODEL THEATRES FULL CATERING FACILITIES Good Friday 230 Easter Saturday 230 Easter Sunday and Monday 1230 Easter Tuesday 230 and then Wednesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays 230 until 6 pm Admission Adults 25p Children 15p Full particulars etc from THO Thoresby Hall near Ollerton Newark Notts Tel Mansfield 822301 OPEN FOR STEAM LOUGHBOROUGH CENTRAL STATION For Easter the Station will be open to visitors Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday from 11 am Several locomotives (including the above) will be on display and some will be in steam In addition there will be traction engines and Children's Amusements FOOTPLATE RIDES and REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE All Star International Motorcycle Racing JEngland USA Fantastic annual Superbike battle between the top American and British riders on superb 750 cc machines Reserved enclosures: Adults £1 00 Children 30p Stands 50p Paddock 70p IRIS the Indian elephant prepares to entertain the public this Easter at Twycross Zoo FOR YOUR FAMILY DAY OUT COME TO WESTON PARK HISTORIC SHOWPLACE OF THE WEST MIDLANDS Magnificent 17th Century Home of the Earls of Bradford Super New Woodland Adventure Playground (Bring them in Jeans!) Aquarium Pony Riding Garden Centre Pottery Ride the Argocat through miles of Wooded Parkland LUNCHES TEAS LIGHT REFRESHMENTS Open Sundays and Bank Holidays 11 am Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 12 noon Enquiries Tel Weston Under Lizard 207 Easy access off the A5 at Weston Under Lizard 7 miles west of junction 12 on M6 bining the best of the Victorian era with modern trends front of the hall from the wind The main exhibition is the Frank Bradley collection of Parking Free Hanging over the open fireplace is a felt applique embroidery Canterbury worked by Mrs Bickerton Jones On the wall opposite the fireplace can be seen the stuffed head of a stag killed in the model theatres which is again housed in the state dining room and the great hall this collection is unique as being the only one in the United Kingdom and one of the five in the whole world COME TO THE MIDLANDS OWN ZOO THIS EASTERTIDE TWYCROSS ZOO John Player Transatlantic Trophy organised by the EMACU Mallory Park Easter Sunday 1230 pm The promoters reserve the right without notice to make any attention to the race programme Deer Park Below this is an caterjng arrangements are again in the capable hands of Mr and Mrs Iliffe who are really proud of their home cooking and this means that all meats poultry cakes etc are really cooked at home They will cater for anything from a cup of tea up to really splendid high teas for parties of 100 or more early 19th century painting of a horse in its stable painted by Evans 1886 Thoresby Hall in the heart of Shervvood Forest has been open to the public since 1957 and has attracted over half a million visitors but the number of visitors has increased considerably during the past two years and it is hoped that this will continue A large collection of Wild Animals with many babies A variety of exotic Birds Modern Reptile and Tropical House Famous TV Chimps Tea Party all Easter Week Cafeterias Train Donkey Rides On A444 13 miles Burton 11 miles Nuneaton Tel Twycross 250 Wine and Dine at the MOORE ARMS APPLEBY PARVA (on the A444) For a meal or a drink call in at the DOG INN WHITTINGTON Your Hosts: CYRIL and NANCY HOOD Twycross Zoo Our Menu includes We offer a wide selection of Prime English Grills in our Steak Bar -Ar Open all Bank Holiday Week-end Supper Licence until 1130 pm Tel MEASHAM 70463 A great favourite with the youngsters and indeed with the not-so-young is Twycross Zoo one of the most progressive zoos in the Midlands Each year sees an additional building and there is still plenty of room for further expansion as the popularity of the zoo increases This year will see a new orang house built on similar lines to the gorilla house The zoo is set in the heart of the countryside on flat grassland making easy walking for young and SRS STEAM UP 73 SRS AT SHACKERSTONE STATION NEAR TWYCROSS A444 EASTER SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 11 am 6 pm 7 LOCOS 900 YARDS OF TRACK ROLLING STOCK TRACTION ENGINES MUSEUM WORKING MODELS CHILDRENS FAIR Free Car Park Licensed Bar Light Refreshments NEAR TWYCROSS A444 DUCKLING T-BONE to SIRLOIN STEAK SCAMPI DOVER SOLE GAMMON TROUT CHICKEN and a variety of SWEETS Open seven days a weei Large Car Park Supper hour licence Always a good selection of Wines and Liqueur Coffees Tel WHITTINGTON 252 OUR NEW FLEET IS POWERLESS UNASAILABLE YET OAR INSPIRING Rowing Boats for Hire Teas and Refreshments at the FERRY BRIDGE BOATYARD (Stapenhill end of bridge) Open Good Friday through Easter Bank Holidays and Weekends all day Every evening (inc week) 630 pm dusk (last boat out 1 hour before dusk) GIVER RIVER TREAT to your family this Easter MOTOR-CYCLE ROAD RACING at Full a la Carte Menu also available with choice of 50 main courses served each evening from 6 pm to 1030 pm ALL THI FAMILY WILL ENJOY VISITING BEAUTIFUL HOAR CROSS HALL 3 miles SE Abbots Bromley off B52J4 7 of Burton-on-Trent Staffs See armour from the Battlefields and Jousts of Europe long ago Period Gowns Private Chap Delightful Gardens Safe play area for cni-aren Dungeon ideal for all outlngs Hall and Gardens open Good Friday Wd Jgiy Sats and Suns 2JO to pm Bank Holiday and Tuesday 12 noon to 7 pm Admiosion Adults 30p Chlldron 10P Refreshments available Hoar Cross Hall is also available for Balls Banquets Receptions Details from the Secretary Hoar Cross 224 To-night and Every Night at the Kestrel Inn HATTON Wine and Dine by Candlelight in the exclusive PEPE LE MOKO RESTAURANT DARLEY MOOR CIRCUIT (On A515 Nr Ashbourne Derbys) GOOD FRIDAY 20th April THREE-COURSE SUPPER Soup or Fruit Juice 12oz T-Bone Steak or Half Chicken Tomato Mushroom Mas House Frits Now York Buttor and Crass Choice of Dairy Icc Cream or Cheese Board £175 plus 10 plus VAT (Served from 1630 pm) Our 7-course Dinner (Ideal for partlos and anniversaries) For table reservation THRILLS FOR ALL THE FAMILY SEE THE BIG MACHINES WITH SPEEDS AROUND 120 mph ON THE LONG STRAIGHT Solo SOcc 1300cc Sidecar lOOOcc Practica 0415 Racing 1115 approx Children and Car Parking Free Promoted by DMMCRRC Tel TUTBURY 2236 21 I.