Thankfully, it was a sunny morning as we set off to explore Framlingham Castle, with an army of much-appreciated volunteers to aid our invasion. We had a treasure hunt to complete which entailed spotting significant features within the castle walls. We tested our nerve by climbing up the steep stairs to the battlements, where we enjoyed the view across the mere, Framlingham and beyond. We also pretended to be defending the castle and used the arrow loops to look out for advancing enemies - a couple with their dog!
As we looked over the mere we talked about how it was used as a larder for the castle and also spotted where the bridge to the pleasure gardens used to be.
Identifying where the portcullis would have been.
Examining the ruins of one of the towers.
Hunting for clues from the past.
Drawing some of the architectural features
Dressing up in a variety of hats through the ages.
You have to have a head for heights but - wow - what a view!
