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Hemyock Castle
Ancient Heart of the Blackdowns

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Queen's Golden Jubilee Weekend
in Hemyock, Devon

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On Monday 3rd June 2002, Hemyock Castle and Village celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II – fifty years since her accession to the throne.

Hemyock Castle is set in the now tranquil Culm Valley in Devon, England, just a few miles from the M5 Motorway and Taunton. The site is a scheduled Ancient Monument.

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Special events on Monday 3rd June included:

• Hemyock Castle – Open (2 to 5 pm):
  • Castle Tours
  • Interpretation Centre
  • Displays

• Village Hall – Fun for all the Family (12 to 5 pm):
  • 1950's Dress Theme
  • Stalls
  • Games
  • Pram Race
  • Greasy Pole
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Photo Exhibition
  • Country Crafts
  • Cream Teas

• Village Hall – Jubilee Dance (8 pm to 12.30 am)
  • Tickets available from Post Office & Spar Shop

• Culmstock Beacon – Lighting (10 pm)
  • In the worldwide chain of 1800+ beacons

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Country Crafts Display, Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Hemyock 2002

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• Official Royal Family web site
• View 1953 Coronation Coins Set

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• Travelling to Hemyock
• Hemyock Village Trail
• Return to Hemyock Castle

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Hemyock Castle is a privately owned, scheduled ancient monument;
Normally only open for public tours on Bank Holiday Mondays
(2 to 5 pm) between Easter and September.

To contact us: Click here

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Hemyock Castle, Hemyock, CULLOMPTON, Devon, EX15 3RJ, UK.
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