On the 11th June we were delighted to welcome 20 pupils from Belford Primary School, along with their teachers, for some outdoor education. The main purpose of the day was to examine how the Wild Cattle interact with, and benefit, their surrounding environment. The day consisted of field work in the Park and some table top analysis back at the [...]
Angus Collingwood-Cameron, has been involved at Chillingham for over 20 years, firstly as a Trustee and then as Park Manager since 2019. On the 7th June, he will be leading a special long walking tour of the Park with a particular focus on the built infrastructure of the Park. Chillingham Park is best known for its famous inhabitants, its landscape [...]
The cuckoo finally made its return at the end of April. It was first heard by Ellie on 29th April. That is a little later than usual but it is always a joy to hear its distinctive call in the Park. It is not that long ago that the call of the Cuckoo was the ubiquitious sound of spring and [...]
Spring is certainly here! What a pleasure it has been over the last couple of weeks to see the sunshine, watch the cattle graze across the Park and listen to the bird song. With the longer days and better weather, come the people! Ellie, Rick, Lara and Emma have been very busy getting the Pavilion and vehicles ready for action [...]
It was very nearly 3 full years ago that Storm Arwen struck north Northumberland, flattening literally millions of trees. My initial thought was that it would take two years to clear up the damage but I had rather underestimated the challenge. This week, the last of the forestry harvesting machinery finally departed from Chillingham. The scale of the damage in [...]
Fungal Foray - 21st September 2024 On 21st September we are hosting a Fungal Foray! This fungal foray is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers, amateur mycologists, and anyone interested in learning more about fungi. Our group leader, from the Borders Fungus Group, will guide you on a leisurely walk through the beautiful ancient woodlands and pastures of Chillingham, introducing [...]
Children and adults had an amazing time at our Children's Pollinator Workshop! Lead by Wardens Ellie and Denene, a group of local children learned all about the pollinators of Chillingham Park. They made bee drinkers and bug hotels, played games, enjoyed a trailer ride through Chillingham Woods and a walk and talk in the Cattle Park! Anthea attended [...]
Professor Stephen Hall will be traveling north from his home in Lincolnshire to attend the CWCA AGM. Following the meeting he has offered to lead a special tour for Members and visitors. Embark on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of Chillingham Park and walk in the footsteps of the Wild Cattle themselves. Guided by the unparalleled expert knowledge of [...]
This week we have taken delivery of a strange looking piece of new equipment. Do you know what it is? It is designed to be towed behind the Polaris. The wheels are just to make it easier to be towed to where it is going to be used. Then they can be detached and the barred cylinder can be [...]
Back in November 2021, north Northumberland was battered by Storm Arwen, the worst storm for 40 years. Like many places in the area, Chillingham suffered a huge loss of trees. Clearing them up, and the associated necessary tree felling, was never going to be a quick job but we did think we might be finished in two years, but no. [...]
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 years so it is particularly [...]
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 new Visitor Pavilion contains the [...]
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