HAVE I got noose for you... a National Trust property will be taking a trip back in history as it reveals its scandalous and shocking past in a weekend of entertainment.

Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich, is staging the Gruesome Day Out from 11am to 4.30pm on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 and is set to feature a cast of fascinating characters from the past and lots of hands-on activities.

The building's history will be brought to life by 'public executioner' Thomas Curlis, who will be talking about the tools of his trade. Visitors can also meet a Civil War soldier. But for Visitor Services Manager Becky White, it will obviously mean rather a lot of hanging about.