Rupert and Friends – Rupert Bear
This is the first in a series of caches named after
the famous Rupert Bear characters. All of the caches can be found
in Allesley Park, Coventry.
History of the park
The park
was originally a deer park in the 13 century when it was first
enclosed around the remains of a Norman 'Motte and Bailey' castle.
The park which formed the grounds of Allesley Hall (now a
residential home) enjoys a wealth of mature trees and shrubs and
contains a walled garden, which is maintained as a Georgian kitchen
garden by a local voluntary group. The walled garden is currently
being restored to the days when it supplied fruit and vegetables
for the hall's owners and servants. Walled garden volunteers
organise educational events and activities in the garden to
celebrate its history.
There is an
active Friends Group.
The cache
is in a small lock lid container which is disguised in a camo
bag.
Please be
aware that the cache is in an area used very frequently by muggles
especially of the dog walking variety, therefore stealth is
required when retrieving and replacing the cache.