This Bank Holiday Weekend is set to be a scorcher, at least compared to what we have experienced so far!

And with lockdown restrictions easing, more events are taking place in the area, which you can find on our recently revamped What's On section.

Our top pick for this week will allow you to enjoy a wonderful trip out into the countryside and see some fine heavy horses.

Organiser Stuart Fawcett said: "This year we have something unique happening at Grimsthorpe Castle.

"To get the season going there is a Heavy Horse event being held in the woodlands where guests will be taken in by carriage to watch Horse-whispering, Heavy Horse Logging Displays and Farrier demonstrations with nearly 20 Heavy Horses at work.

"It's been very popular so far and we only have tickets left for the Bank Holiday Monday so book early to avoid missing out' said Stuart the organiser and Horseman.

To book your ticket click here .

Then, from the start of June the Clydesdales from Fawcett Driving Horses will be offering Carriage Rides through the parkland for the summer!

"Clydesdales are an endangered species registered with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. In order to prevent their extinction Stuart and his wife Bridie have set them to work in harness so that they may earn a living again as working horses once did. You can help the conservation effort by joining them for a Carriage ride."

Hear about the history of Heavy Horses on the tour as well as more about Stuart and Bridie's mission to enable them to flourish again in the present day. There are also opportunities to see some of the wide range of wildlife in the parkland all to the beat of hooves…

It is a sad fact that Heavy Horses are in decline because of what it takes to keep them in terms of cost, expertise and time. Many are disappearing because of these factors but with your support the couple can keep the breed going for you to enjoy at Grimsthorpe.

Stuart continued: "There were once nearly 1 Million working Heavy Horses in the UK now there are less than 3500 – fewer still kept for commercial work.

"Before we can start to pay ourselves, we must ensure our horses are correctly fed and cared for as well as covering any veterinary fees; which can run into the thousands if significant!

"Our main cost after this is farriery (Horseshoeing) each Horse gets a new set of shoes every 6 weeks from a Master Farrier so they can safely carry out work on the road and keep their feet in condition.

"It is cheaper to put new tyres on a family car than to shoe a pair of horses (and they only last 6 weeks!).

"Each horse eats around 25Kg of Hay everyday in addition to other feeds and there are very few people in the UK left who can train and operate heavy horses in harness.

"The fare will primarily contribute to costs of this conservation effort with our remuneration primarily being the privilege of working with these magnificent creatures."

It is highly recommended to pre-book your ride by calling Stuart on the number below to avoid disappointment although there is the possibility to join him on the day of your visit if capacity allows.

Tel: 07944140977

• You can list your events - e.g. shows, films, sports fixtures, quiz nights, local markets, steak nights at the local pub, jazz choir rehearsals, or anything else - on our What's On page FREE of charge, just click this link and then click the black 'Nub It' button.