TODAY we meet the Castle kids. No fewer than seven babies have been born recently to parents at Castle Howard, including two to Simon and Rebecca Howard themselves.

They are lucky boys and girls. Imagine having regular access to the Castle Howard grounds: now there is an epic game of hide-and-seek waiting to happen.

The youngsters will breathe fresh life into this ancient building, and their presence is bound to have an impact. Soon the 300-year-old house might echo to the sound of Game Boys and in-line skating in the corridors.

Updated: 10:51 Friday, July 26, 2002