Families looking for fun-filled activities to enjoy during half-term can journey to Middle Earth and take part in Ring Quest, an exciting challenge event for fans of Lord of the Rings at West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village between 14 and 22 February 2009.
This year’s challenge will be based on the story of Aragorn, the heir of Isildur in Tolkein’s trilogy, who becomes the first high king of the reunited kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor. You don’t need to be a Lord of the Rings expert to take part. It will feature all-new clues and prizes, and it will be great fun for those who’ve completed the Quest in previous years, as well as newcomers.
The Quest sees families follow clues hidden throughout Middle Earth (otherwise known as West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village), collecting runes along the way to solve the final puzzle and save the realms of the elves, dwarves and men! Those who successfully finish the Ring Quest will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Lord of the Rings prize.
Visitors will also have the chance to learn the ways of the Rangers by trying their hand at archery, and hunting for clues. Look out for ‘Stowbag’, West Stow’s very own Orc who will be visiting from Mordor!
The Ring Quest event will run between 10am and 5pm every day from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February. Up to five people can take part at a cost of £7.50, while under-fives are free. Last admission for the Quest will be at 3pm. The café will be open from 11am to 4pm for drinks, snacks and light meals.
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Note to editors: Please contact West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village on 01284 728718 or by emailing weststow@stedsbc.gov.uk if you would like photographs from last year’s event. The country park is seven miles north-west of Bury St Edmunds, off the A1101; follow brown tourism signs from the A11 or A14.
Issued by: Edward Bartlett, Heritage Officer, St Edmundsbury Borough Council Phone: 01284 728718 Email: edward.bartlett@stedsbc.gov.uk
