The Only Way is Essex (and Hertfordshire) - Saturday Feb 23rd

I defy you to look upon this tearoom and tell me you don't want to go there immediately: http://www.mountfitchetcastle.com/your-visit/tearoom-gift-shop

oh my. although, what with -

ADMISSION PRICE 2013:

Ticket price includes entrance into Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Toy Museum and the Dinosaur Encounters.

Adults £9.95
Children(3-13yrs) £7.50
OAPS £9.50

we might need to check we can use this -

Just outside the dining room we have an outdoor covered picnic area which can accommodate approximately 120 people. There are even better views from here of the castle – you can enjoy your picnic whilst soaking up the atmosphere and peacefulness of the animals grazing and wandering around the castle grounds and also listening to the ancient church bells tolling serenely out from behind the castle walls.

without paying a tenner each...