10 reasons why Gwyrch Castle is a walk in the park compared to Hedingham Castle

Who’s keeping up with the antics of I’m a Celeb this year? We think they’ve been let off lightly! Gwyrch Castle is a 5-star hotel compared to what they could’ve faced here at Hedingham Castle…here are 10 reasons why…

1.       Did you know, our Keep stands at an impressive 100ft tall on one of the highest hills in North Essex – we’d like to see our celebs abseil down that to retrieve their backpacks!

2.       Never mind Frights of the Round Table, how about a cosy dinner for two in the depths of our deep, dank well? Accessed only by a ladder, our celebs would descend the 40ft drop to a gloriously ghastly supper of creepies foraged from our many acres of woodland

3.       Speaking of creepy crawlies…our Grade II listed abandoned Dovecote in the middle of the forest would make the perfect location for a Bushtucker Trial, or perhaps an overnight stay with the resident spiders…

4.       How about a spell in the claustrophobia-inducing Guarderobe? Also known as the old Keep loo, this tiny spot was built into the walls with a void below so that any waste would fall into the basement floor, and then have to be dug out by one of our unfortunate celebs - delightful!

5.       Then there are the ancient ramparts of the valley walk, high up around the motte and bailey, that would test any vertigo should a rickety old rope bridge be strung there…

6.       What about adding some water to the mix, just for fun? Our vast and very deep lake would be the perfect setting for a raft-building challenge, at night, because why not? We’re sure the eels wouldn’t mind…

7.       Venture into our forest at night and the faint hearted amongst our darling celebs might just be a little creeped out by all the strange noises, rustling leaves and ‘screaming’ muntjac… perhaps a lonely sleepover in a hermit’s shack could be enough to make them cry Get Me Out Of Here!

8.       Or perhaps they might prefer a night in the Keep, tucked up in separate alcoves with only their thoughts to keep them sane against the dulcet, ghostly wailings of ancestors passed?

9.       Does anyone remember the Catacombs of Doom challenge from series 14? (did anyone even realise there have been more than 14 series??) Well, our cellar in the Georgian House could stage a very fitting remake…

10.   Then finally, not a punishment but a star prize – an evening fit for a king! A decadent banquet in our Tapestry Room of the Keep, followed by a gloriously comfy night’s sleep in one of our grand four poster beds in the Georgian House. Or maybe we’ll just keep those free for Ant and Dec…