THE STORY of The Reluctant Dragon is coming to Highcliffe Castle this Sunday, performed by a theatre group.

The play follows the story of a boy who befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. When the towns-folk send for St. George to slay him, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince them to accept him.

The Quantum Theatre Group are staging the play from 3pm with the castle providing a dramatic backdrop.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 01425 278807, or on the day from the reception desk.