First things, last.
Without wanting to dictate ‘military tactics one of the ‘tricks’ is to start at the end of the day and work backwards towards ‘ish-timates’.
Story and bed 7pm
Supper at 6.30pm,
Bath time 6pm,
Work backwards to leaving.
1 hour journey 5 pm
4 hours at the castle/event 1- 5
1 hour journey 12 – 1
Leave at 11 ish.
Breakfast 10 ish.