But remember, don’t tell anyone else where the teddy is, because if you have found them all then the first group who gets their sheet to me is the winner, and they will get a special prize, so I hope you will all keep a good look out for the teddies!
But please remember you are not just here to look for teddy bears okay, in each room we go in I will give a short description about that room and some of the things in there. So I want you all to pay attention, because at the end of the tour I will be giving a little quiz, and again the group with the most right answers will be getting a little prize as well.
Now while we are in the house, we all have t be very careful when in the rooms. We aren’t allowed to touch any of the furniture or the art work as it is all very old and expensive. You will see a lot of art in the house, and this is publicly owned by the national galleries of Scotland. So it is very important that we don’t touch it as it is not our property okay.
After this, I think it will be time for lunch after I have worked you all so hard!
So I hope you have all brought your packed lunches, or we also have a lovely tea-room on the grounds, jus around the corner there.
But after lunch, it’s back to work, and we are going to have a look around the grounds of Paxton house. Now here at Paxton, there is 80 acres of garden! But don’t worry I’m not going to make you walk all around it.
But I thought we could take a walk through the woodlands. In there is a red squirrel sanctuary, so we may be lucky enough to see them. Also there is 60 different species of birds, so I thought we could all go and do some bird watching.
And then after all of this I thought you may enjoy some time spent playing in the adventure playground? Doe’s that sound good? And how about right before you leave, you could take a visit to the gift shop, and get something to remember your special day here by.
Right then, just before we go into the house, I would just like to talk abit about Paxton house as a business.
Paxton has always aimed its business towards families. We think that coming here is a great day out for all of the family, because it has something that everyone will enjoy here.
For children, like yourselves, there is a fantastic adventure play park and the teddy bear hunt that all children will enjoy.
And for the adults there is the artwork, the scenery, and the historic facts of Paxton house.
Also our business also attracts to passing trade. Like if someone just felt like a drive out, we have large signs everywhere advertising Paxton, and this would defiantly attract more business.
Photographers and nature loves also like to come here, as there are great photo opportunities and scenic walks for them, like all of the birds, the squirrel sanctuary and the walk alongside the river tweed. None of this might not appeal to you, but here we try to have something for everyone to experience.
Here at Paxton house, all of our staff try to work like a big family. We always help each other out with things, and there is always someone there if you need them. Much like a family.
I know this is boring for you all, and I know that you are excited to do the teddy bear hunt, but I think it is important for you all to get an understanding of what we do here, so I will make it quick for you, okay?
So, at Paxton, to gain more business, we run several family days throughout the open season. This brings lots of families in to join in on the fun, and could help to bring more business. Because if they enjoy the day out, then they may come back again to see what else we have to offer.
Well I think I may have bored you enough so I think we should make our ways inside.
Thank you
Hannah Lumley 11MEW
Leisure and tourism
Roleplay
