Is there anything more fabulous, especially to a bunch of young kids, than eating a n0-untensil feast in an honest-t0-goodness medieval castle, waited on by wenches and butlers in full regalia and being serenaded by wandering troubadours? Obviously we don't think so. Throw in a folk village with thatched cottages, peat fires, farm animals, castle playgrounds, and fresh scones and you have, as Maggie called it, "the best day ever!" Sorry Dad, this just even beat out the Zoo/Hires/Swimming Best Day Ever. It was that fun. The delight of exploring a real castle with joyous, eager children was almost unparalleled and unalloyed!