NOSTALGIA returns to Eastnor Castle for the Bank Holiday weekend, where more than a few attractions will be getting all steamed up.

On Sunday May 24 and Bank Holiday Monday, May 25, a line-up of working Steam Engines will be on display in the courtyard in front of the castle.

It will be a 100th birthday celebration for the castle's own Ransomes Sims & Jefferies agricultural engine and the event will also mark forty years at Eastnor for the castle's Foden tractor.

Other attractions will include a vintage carousel and chair swing, Punch and Judy, tea tent, garden games and live music.

James Hervey-Bathurst, the castle's owner, said “Our Ransomes Sims and Jefferies agricultural engine will be running as a threshing machine, as it was designed to do in 1915. It is one of the few traction engines that has not been repainted since its preservation, and so it has a very authentic look. Other vintage vehicles, including a Stanley steam car, will be on display, and our showman’s living van will also be open to visitors. We look forward to a fun event”

The usual castle attractions will also be open, including the new Land Rover Little Off Roaders and Rota Swing, Knight’s Maze, Burma Bridge Tree Top Walkway and Adventure Playground, Tearoom, Gift shop and Ice Cream Parlour.

Eastnor castle was designed by Robert Smirke, from 1812 to 1820, and significant internal works were also carried out by the great Gothic revivalist, Pugin.

Although it dates from the nineteenth century, the castle has the appear of a medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches.

Vintage Family Fun will be open from 11am to 5.30pm on both days

Further details at www.eastnorcastle.com, or 01531 633160.