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Schoolchildren stood holding copies of the First News newspaper stood on steps in front of the timber-framed manor house.

A screenshot of a newspaper feature showing photographs, with accompanying articles, of the schoolchildren's day out at Wightwick Manor.

A group of schoolchildren and their teachers exploring the grounds at Wightwick Manor, walking on a pathway with trees and shrubs at each side.

Two pupils using spades to plant snowdrops in the Bridge Garden at Wightwick Manor.

Year six pupils from Colmore Junior School in Birmingham visited Wightwick Manor & Gardens, where they gardened, toured the Manor, and learned about its history. Their trip is featured in the latest edition of First News, the award-winning children's newspaper, available today! #FirstNews