“Halo thinning” silver birch regeneration from around young oak and beech. We might not see many visitors during the winter months, but there is still plenty of activity at Chillingham. The Wardens have been doing some private tours, keeping an eye on the Cattle and putting out hay as required. Major forestry work, still clearing […]
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AUTUMN IS COMING……
Autumn is the most wonderful time of year in Chillingham Park. The trees begin to turn and the Larch, Beech and Oak can form a riot of colour. The fungi sprout and the clear autumnal air provides for hi-definition views across to the Cheviots. The cattle are in prime condition, having spent the summer laying […]
NEW ARRIVALS AT CHILLINGHAM
We are delighted that a pair of Swallows found our Pavilion to their liking and are now busy rearing four chicks. Our visitors dont seem to bother them one bit, with both parents busily swooping in and out with food for their chicks. Sadly, returning swallow numbers seem to have declined over the last few […]
First School Visit!
This July, we welcomed Ford School to Chillingham Park. The 45 children, and their teachers, learnt all about the inhabitants of the Park as well as finding out how to identify various plants and trees. This was the first time that we have been able to host a school party on an educational visit. Our […]