Howdy Partners! Saddle up or stroll on down to Kelburn Estate for their annual Wild West Weekend, which runs from Friday 27th – Monday 30th May.

This rootin’ tootin’ four day Bank Holiday bonanza showcases the very best of Kelburn’s family friendly outdoor and indoor activities.

Their Ranger Sheriffs and Chiefs will be staging archery, an Indian Village, a Wild West Saloon, toy canoe racing, campfires, arts and crafts and whole host of fun and games.

Add all this to the Estates Wild West Saloon complete with outdoor adventure climbing area for younger children, The Secret Forest, The Adventure Course for older children, the Ranger Information Centre and Museum, Pets Corner and Animal Field.

Then there’s the wooded Glen Walks, Waterfalls, the spectacular walled Plaisance Gardens, Nature Trails and quizzes, the Cartoon Exhibition and of course the world famous Graffiti Project adorning the 13th Century Castle walls; which has been recognised as one of the world’s top ten pieces of street art.

Additionally, Paddock Rides & Horse Riding, The Children’s Indoor Play Barn and the Mountain Bike Tracks are an optional extra which can be paid for separately.

If all the fresh air, fun and excitement make you hungry there's a café on site serving hot and cold food with both indoor and outdoor seating. And, if you want to take home a gift or two, they have a quaint old shop with lots of pocket money priced presents.

David Boyle, The Viscount of Kelburn, gave us the sqaw:  “The event is always very popular with cowboys/cowgirls and Indians of all ages. They just know HOW! to have fun, especially as we encourage as many people to come along in fancy dress!”

He added, with a wry smile: “It’s a mighty fine few days and heap big fun for all the family!”

Tickets are available in advance on line at www.kelburnestate.com priced at just £9.00 for adults, £7.00 for children (aged 3 – 16 inclusive) and Concessions. Under 3’s are admitted free of charge.

For all information, online booking, season tickets, Glamping, camping, 2016's events and more log onto www.kelburnestate.com or call 01475 568685 . You can also follow Kelburn on Facebook and on twitter @KelburnEstate