Visitors from across the UK reunited at Stonor Park in Oxfordshire, as it owned its doors for the first time this year, in line with the government’s coronavirus roadmap.

Tumblestone Hollow, the park’s new £250k adventure playground, sold out of tickets online, as soon as the opening date was announced and yesterday, families enjoyed their first day out this year.

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Grandparent Don met up with his daughter and grandchild at Stonor, to enjoy the day together; and families participated in the Easter trail with their children and enjoyed a picnic in the grounds of the house and gardens; and children of all ages let off some lockdown steam amongst Stonor’s feature standing stones.

William Stonor, the house’s present custodian said, “Tumblestone Hollow has been nearly eighteen months in the making. However, with the onset of coronavirus, lockdowns, and the effect this has had on children, it became evident to us that outdoor spaces like this are needed more than ever.

“We decided to focus on providing families and children with something truly magical and exceptional, somewhere they would feel free to explore, discover nature and enjoy safe, outdoor play.

“When so many children and adults have had little or no access to big, open spaces or recreation, our hope was that these wonderful new areas at Stonor will give families the perfect chance to get out and about together”.

Opening on Friday 2nd April 2021, the playground can be accessed separately to the house and gardens.

Open every day from 10am to 5pm, all tickets must be pre-booked via the website, www.stonor.com which allow access to the playground for a maximum of three hours.

All social distancing measures apply and will be monitored throughout the day. Please wear a face covering when required.

Weekend and bank holidays prices: adults (over 16) £8.50, children over 105cm £8.50, children 92cm to 105cm £6.50, children under 92cm go free.

Weekday school term time prices: adults (over 16) £6.50, children over 105cm £6.50, children 92cm to 105cm £4.50, children under 92cm go free.

Weekday school holiday prices: adults (over 16) £8.50, children over 105cm £8.50, children 92cm to 105cm £6.50, children under 92cm go free.

Easter Trail Prices: adults £8.50, children over 105cm £11.00, Children 92cm to 105cm £8.50, children under 92cm go free.