On the trail of golden egg at Conisbrough Castle

VISITORS have a golden opportunity to hop along to Conisbrough Castle later this month.

The castle is teaming up with Universal Pictures for a chance to win a real golden egg, as special Easter trails are held at English Heritage sites across the country to mark the release of, HOP, starring Russell Brand a the teenage son of the Easter Bunny.

Visitors will be able to hunt for a cuddly Easter bunny, with the lucky finder being able to enter a free prize draw and take home the cuddly toy.

One overall national prize winner will scoop a golden egg, worth more than £2,000.

Everyone who completes the trail will receive a Lindt chocolate treat, courtesy of Universal Studios.

The Easter Family Fun Trail runs from Saturday, April 23, to Easter Monday, April 25, at Conisbrough Castle.

Admission prices are £4.50 for adults, £4.10 for concessions, £2.70 for children or £11.70 for a family ticket, which admits two adults and up to three children.

For more information, visit the english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire website or telephone 0870 33 1181 for a 2011 list of events.

Future attractions at Conisbrough Castle include Fighting Knights from May 28 to 30, Don’t Mess with Bess on July 30 and 31, Medieval Castle Class on August 20 and 21 and Tales of Fear from the Castle on October 28 and 29.