See what all the aspara-fuss is about!

To join in with the celebration of all things asparagus this spring, The Lygon Arms is offering an Asparafest package for those who just cannot get enough of this delicious green vegetable. The offer will run parallel to the asparagus appreciation festival ‘Asparafest’ which takes place in the Vale of Evesham, just a stone's throw from The Lygon Arms. The hotel will host a packed schedule of exciting asparagus-related events, from themed menus to fortune telling by an ‘asparamancer’ who claims to predict the future using asparagus tips.

Perhaps one of the most unusual events on the national calendar, the eight-week British Asparagus Festival kicks off in late April and climaxes at the beginning of June with the popular Asparafest on 1 and 2 June. This year’s event is set to feature live music, food, drink and fun all combined in a festival setting with appearances by Gus the Asparagus Man, fortune telling by ‘Asparamancer’ Jemima Packington and the crowning of the ‘King of Asparagus’.

Located just two miles from the Vale of Evesham, in the pretty village of Broadway, the four star Lygon Arms is one of the most famous hotels in the Cotswolds and has been welcoming guests since the 16th century. To celebrate Asparafest, The Lygon Arms is offering a special asparagus-themed package, as well as a themed dinner for guests to enjoy:

Asparagus Dinner at The Lygon Arms, 16 May 2013

From £50 per head. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

The Lygon Arms will be hosting an Asparagus Dinner on 16 May, which will include an asparagus menu with accompanying wine, a talk from an asparagus expert and the opportunity to have your fortune told by ‘asparamancer’ Jemima Packington! Drinks at 7pm, dinner at 7.30pm.

Asparafest Package at The Lygon Arms, 31 May – 2 June

From £200 per room, based on two people sharing for one night between 31 May - 2 June.

Celebrate asparagus in style over the Asparafest weekend by staying at The Lygon Arms for £200 per room.  This bed and breakfast rate is based on a standard room with an asparagus-themed breakfast and includes two tickets to the Vale of Evesham's Asparafest.

To book the above deals quote Asparagus Festival when you call Puma Hotels on 0800 652 8413 or visit www.pumahotels.co.uk. For more information on Asparafest visit www.britishasparagusfestival.org.

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