Thousands of vintage and classic vehicles will be steering toward Weston Park this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, as they gear up for the annual Midlands Festival of Transport Show.

A host of vehicles from classic to American cars through to buses and steam trains will descend on the 17th century stately home on Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April, for the annual show which regularly attracts visitors from across the region.

The event which offers visitors a variety of attractions from death-defying arena displays to a host of activities and stalls that will keep the whole family entertained.

For vehicle enthusiasts the autojumble and trade stands area is a must see. All kinds of automobile and collectible items can be found on the stands along with the opportunity to pick up those hard-to-find spare parts.

Looking forward to a busy weekend Kate Thomas, Weston Park’s Sales and Marketing Manager said: “The Easter Bank Holiday Weekend is the launch of our Public Open Season and we feel this festival really puts our 2007 events programme into gear.”

The Midlands Festival of Transport is open from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April. Admission prices are £6 for adults, £3.50 for children. Free parking and onsite catering will be available.

For further information on future events at Weston Park visit www.weston-park.com call 01952 852100

ENDS

For further information

Sue Foster/Mark Hand
Connect PR

01902 714957
suefoster@connect-group.com

Kate Thomas
Weston Park

01952 852100

Katet@weston-park.com

www.weston-park.com

Notes to editors:

Weston hosts a number of events throughout the year. A summary of which is given below:

Saturday 7th April - Easter Trail
Easter Week - ‘Access to Collections’ Day
Sunday 8th - Monday 9th April - Midlands Festival of Transport
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th - April Spring Horse Trials
Saturday 21st April - Head Gardener’s ‘Handy Hints’ and lunch in the Stables
Sunday 29th April - Jazz Sunday Roast Lunch in the Stable
Saturdays throughout May - ‘Behind closed Doors’ Leaflets available in the House
Sunday 6th May - Bluebells Walks and Lunch in the Stables
Saturday 12th May - Dawn Chorus and Breakfast in the Stables
Saturday 12th May - Watercolour Painting ‘Taster’ Workshop
Saturday 19th May - ‘Parkland Landscape’ Watercolour Painting Workshop
Sunday 20th May - Jazz Sunday Roast Lunch in the Stables
Sunday 27th - Monday 28th May - The Midlands Pets and People Show
Weekends throughout June and first week in July - ‘Gardening – the inside story’ leaflets available in the House
Friday 1st June - ‘Making a face’ Lecture and Lunch in the Stables
Sunday 10th June - Weston Park National Cycling Day
Saturday 16th June - Watercolour Painting Taster Workshop
Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th June - International Model Air Show
Sunday 17th June - Father’s Day Sunday Roast Lunch in the Stables
Wednesday 20th June - ‘Flowers’ Watercolour Painting workshop
Sunday 24th June - Staffordshire Healthy Living Walk
Sunday 24th June - Jazz Sunday Roast Lunch in the Stables
Wednesday 27th June - ‘Buildings’ Watercolour Painting Workshops
Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th July - ‘Tress and Water’ two day Watercolour Painting Workshop
Wednesday 4th July - National Garden Scheme Open Day
Friday 6th July - ‘Weston and Grand Tour’ lecture and Lunch in the Stables
Saturday 7th- Sunday 8th July - Midlands Gardeners Weekend
Sunday 8th July - Cycling Fun Day – ie Tour de Weston ‘London’
Monday 9th July - ‘Travel with Tea’ leaflets available in the house (weekdays only until 27th July)
Wednesday 11th July - Evening Gardens Tour with Wine
Thursday 12th July - Watercolour Painting ‘taster’ Workshop
Saturday 14th July - ‘Buildings’ Pen and Ink Drawing Workshop
Thursday 19th July - RDA Sponsored Horse Ride
Saturday 28th - July Proms Spectacular
Sunday 29th July - Cycling Fun Day – le Tour de Weston ‘Paris’
Sunday 29th July - Jazz Sunday Roast Lunch in the Stables

Weston Park reserves the right to alter opening dates, times, details, events, artists and prices without prior notice.

Weston Park provides the following facilities:

• Unlimited free and disabled coach and car parking facilities

• Private house or gardens group tours (organised by prior arrangement)

• Comprehensive facilities for disabled visitors (ramps, wheelchair with stair climber, toilet facilities, accessible walkways, ground floor house tour and complimentary entry for carers)

• Specialist group tours, school tours, lunches or teas (organised by prior arrangement)

• Privilege Passes providing unlimited access to the House, Park & Gardens during the 2006 season and entry or discounts to certain public events

• Historic Houses Association members - free entry to the house and gardens throughout the Open Season.

• First aid room and baby changing facilities are available in the Visitors Centre

• Leaflet text is available in large print

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