This spring, the Warden has been busy planting 70 new trees within the Park. The planting was done to commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. 50 oak and 20 beech were planted in very fine metal guards to protect them from the Wild Cattle and the Fallow Deer. The guards are firmly staked but […]
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ROBSON GREEN AT CHILLINGHAM
Back in November, Robson Green and Si King, he of the Hairy Bikers, spent a morning filming the Chillingham Wild Cattle in their magnificent Park. They were filming for Robson’s new series: “Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.” In each episode, Robson and a celebrity guest, spend a weekend seeing and doing the less usual things in […]
Fungi Patrol!
With autumn now upon us, the fungi season is now in full swing. There has long been a policy of allowing fallen timber to remain in situ in the Park, so providing a great habitat for fungi and insects. This, coupled with 300 acres of low input grassland with low intensity grazing, provides a perfect […]
SPECIAL TOUR WITH PROF STEPHEN HALL 5th OCT.
Professor Stephen Hall has been involved at Chillingham for almost 50 years and nobody knows more about the Wild Cattle and their Park than Stephen. He will be at Chillingham on 5th October to conduct a special long walking tour of the Park, beginning at 10.30. The tour will take in parts of the Park […]