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#OutdoorClassroomDay offers us the perfect opportunity reflect on something that has been part of life on the Estate for nearly 30 years.

Our annual Schools Days began in 1997, when Sir William Benyon first invited local children to discover more about the Estate, its history and the countryside around them.

That first event welcomed 315 children from five schools. In 2025, more than 1,400 pupils from 35 local schools spent the day exploring farming, forestry, habitats, history and food, led by Estate staff and local organisations who give their time and knowledge so generously.

We're looking forward to welcoming pupils back for Schools Days 2026.

#SchoolsDays #EnglefieldEstate #OutdoorLearning

#OutdoorClassroomDay offers us the perfect opportunity reflect on something that has been part of life on the Estate for nearly 30 years.

Our annual Schools Days began in 1997, when Sir William Benyon first invited local children to discover more about the Estate, its history and the countryside around them.

That first event welcomed 315 children from five schools. In 2025, more than 1,400 pupils from 35 local schools spent the day exploring farming, forestry, habitats, history and food, led by Estate staff and local organisations who give their time and knowledge so generously.

We're looking forward to welcoming pupils back for Schools Days 2026.

#SchoolsDays #EnglefieldEstate #OutdoorLearning

Essential works will start next week (Thursday 28th May) to repair and re-point a section of the brick and flint wall that forms the boundary between Englefield Deer Park and Common Hill.

These works will be carried out by a highly skilled team with specialist experience of heritage masonry.

To ensure the safety of the team, temporary traffic lights will be in place along Common Hill for eight weeks from Wednesday 27th May. We apologise in advance for any disruption this may cause.

📷 A section of wall which had to be taken down and skilfully rebuilt to accommodate the trunk of this oak tree.

#EnglefieldEstate #EstateMaintenance

Essential works will start next week (Thursday 28th May) to repair and re-point a section of the brick and flint wall that forms the boundary between Englefield Deer Park and Common Hill.

These works will be carried out by a highly skilled team with specialist experience of heritage masonry.

To ensure the safety of the team, temporary traffic lights will be in place along Common Hill for eight weeks from Wednesday 27th May. We apologise in advance for any disruption this may cause.

📷 A section of wall which had to be taken down and skilfully rebuilt to accommodate the trunk of this oak tree.

#EnglefieldEstate #EstateMaintenance

Essential works will start next week (Thursday 28th May) to repair and re-point a section of the brick and flint wall that forms the boundary between Englefield Deer Park and Common Hill.

These works will be carried out by a highly skilled team with specialist experience of heritage masonry.

To ensure the safety of the team, temporary traffic lights will be in place along Common Hill for eight weeks from Wednesday 27th May. We apologise in advance for any disruption this may cause.

📷 A section of wall which had to be taken down and skilfully rebuilt to accommodate the trunk of this oak tree.

#EnglefieldEstate #EstateMaintenance

The Englefield Charitable Trust has awarded its first round of grants for 2026.

Funding has been provided to organisations and community groups local to the Englefield Estate in Berkshire, The Benyon Estate in London and Glenmazeran in Scotland.

These include Thrive, Dingley's Promise, The Adult Literacy Trust, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and many more!

To find out more about the Trust and how to apply for grants, visit our website.

#EnglefieldCharitableTrust #Grants#EnglefieldEstate

The Englefield Charitable Trust has awarded its first round of grants for 2026.

Funding has been provided to organisations and community groups local to the Englefield Estate in Berkshire, The Benyon Estate in London and Glenmazeran in Scotland.

These include Thrive, Dingley's Promise, The Adult Literacy Trust, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and many more!

To find out more about the Trust and how to apply for grants, visit our website.

#EnglefieldCharitableTrust #Grants#EnglefieldEstate

The Englefield Charitable Trust has awarded its first round of grants for 2026.

Funding has been provided to organisations and community groups local to the Englefield Estate in Berkshire, The Benyon Estate in London and Glenmazeran in Scotland.

These include Thrive, Dingley's Promise, The Adult Literacy Trust, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and many more!

To find out more about the Trust and how to apply for grants, visit our website.

#EnglefieldCharitableTrust #Grants#EnglefieldEstate

The Englefield Charitable Trust has awarded its first round of grants for 2026.

Funding has been provided to organisations and community groups local to the Englefield Estate in Berkshire, The Benyon Estate in London and Glenmazeran in Scotland.

These include Thrive, Dingley's Promise, The Adult Literacy Trust, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and many more!

To find out more about the Trust and how to apply for grants, visit our website.

#EnglefieldCharitableTrust #Grants#EnglefieldEstate

Working with children and animals is proving to be hugely rewarding for one of our tenants.

Aptly named Stable Futures, this specialist outdoor learning provider offers equine and animal-assisted therapy which supports children and young people with a range of educational and behavioural challenges.

From horses and ponies to alpacas and guinea pigs, the children have the opportunity to interact with a variety of animals through carefully coordinated learning and support programmes designed around their needs.

Not only does this service benefit mental health and wellbeing, it provides opportunities to return to mainstream education or move into training or work.

To find out more about Stable Futures, click the link in our bio.

#StableFutures #Tenant #OutdoorLearning #EnglefieldEstate

Working with children and animals is proving to be hugely rewarding for one of our tenants.

Aptly named Stable Futures, this specialist outdoor learning provider offers equine and animal-assisted therapy which supports children and young people with a range of educational and behavioural challenges.

From horses and ponies to alpacas and guinea pigs, the children have the opportunity to interact with a variety of animals through carefully coordinated learning and support programmes designed around their needs.

Not only does this service benefit mental health and wellbeing, it provides opportunities to return to mainstream education or move into training or work.

To find out more about Stable Futures, click the link in our bio.

#StableFutures #Tenant #OutdoorLearning #EnglefieldEstate

We recently shared a fascinating story about scorched beams that were uncovered in Englefield House last year.

Did you know that the fire that caused that damage was actually first spotted by Mrs Elizabeth Benyon?

The story goes that she was travelling along the Bath Road – now the A4 – on her way to a garden party at @ufton.court with her daughter, when she spotted smoke coming from Englefield House.

Today, we could use a mobile phone to raise the alarm, but back then she only had one option - and records report that she returned at “all speed”!

Despite the efforts of Englefield villagers and staff, parts of the building were destroyed, and where the fire started remains a mystery.

If you would like to find out more tap the link in our bio to visit page 26/27 of the Englefield Echo.

📷- Englefield History

#EnglefieldHistory #UftonCourt #EnglefieldHouse

We recently shared a fascinating story about scorched beams that were uncovered in Englefield House last year.

Did you know that the fire that caused that damage was actually first spotted by Mrs Elizabeth Benyon?

The story goes that she was travelling along the Bath Road – now the A4 – on her way to a garden party at @ufton.court with her daughter, when she spotted smoke coming from Englefield House.

Today, we could use a mobile phone to raise the alarm, but back then she only had one option - and records report that she returned at “all speed”!

Despite the efforts of Englefield villagers and staff, parts of the building were destroyed, and where the fire started remains a mystery.

If you would like to find out more tap the link in our bio to visit page 26/27 of the Englefield Echo.

📷- Englefield History

#EnglefieldHistory #UftonCourt #EnglefieldHouse

Our maintenance team had quite the shock last year, when they uncovered scorched wooden beams while repairing a glass lantern in Englefield House.

Initial concerns were that a hidden fire had been smouldering unseen in the roof of the house, and might break out again.

Upon investigation, the team found that the timbers were actually blackened almost 150 years prior to the discovery, when a major fire damaged a large portion of the building.

With immediate concerns settled, the team had to be sure the smoke-blackened beams were sound, and as it turned out… they were good as new! It seems the fire in 1886 actually served to harden them.

If you would like to find out more tap the link in our bio and visit page 26/27 of the Englefield Echo.

📷- Duncan Rands, our Buildings Manager, inspecting the fire damaged beams.

#EstateMaintenance #EstateHistory #EnglefieldHouse #EstateMaintenanceTeam

Our maintenance team had quite the shock last year, when they uncovered scorched wooden beams while repairing a glass lantern in Englefield House.

Initial concerns were that a hidden fire had been smouldering unseen in the roof of the house, and might break out again.

Upon investigation, the team found that the timbers were actually blackened almost 150 years prior to the discovery, when a major fire damaged a large portion of the building.

With immediate concerns settled, the team had to be sure the smoke-blackened beams were sound, and as it turned out… they were good as new! It seems the fire in 1886 actually served to harden them.

If you would like to find out more tap the link in our bio and visit page 26/27 of the Englefield Echo.

📷- Duncan Rands, our Buildings Manager, inspecting the fire damaged beams.

#EstateMaintenance #EstateHistory #EnglefieldHouse #EstateMaintenanceTeam

The Easter holidays are here!

Springtime is beautiful here at the Englefield Estate because there is such an array of nature and wildlife to look out for!

Our ‘what can you spot’ worksheet is the perfect guide for what to keep an eye out for and will keep your little ones entertained too.

We can’t think of a better way to spend a day out in the sunshine than exploring our public access routes and footpaths across the Estate.

To download the worksheet tap the link in our bio.

#EasterHolidays #EnglefieldEstate #Worksheet #PublicAccessRoutes #Footpaths

The Easter holidays are here!

Springtime is beautiful here at the Englefield Estate because there is such an array of nature and wildlife to look out for!

Our ‘what can you spot’ worksheet is the perfect guide for what to keep an eye out for and will keep your little ones entertained too.

We can’t think of a better way to spend a day out in the sunshine than exploring our public access routes and footpaths across the Estate.

To download the worksheet tap the link in our bio.

#EasterHolidays #EnglefieldEstate #Worksheet #PublicAccessRoutes #Footpaths

Our Education and Environment Officer, Dr Liz Mattison, made a fascinating discovery in the River Pang last week…

Native to rivers and streams in the UK, Brook Lamprey are amongst the most primitive vertebrates existing today - being jawless, and having a cartilage skeleton rather than bone.

They live under gravel and sand in their larval form for 3-7 years, but once they’re adults they can no longer feed, which means the fish in this video haven’t eaten anything since last Autumn! They are spawning now and will die once they have finished.

Have you spotted any Brook Lamprey local to you?

#BrookLamprey #RiverPang

Our Education and Environment Officer, Dr Liz Mattison, made a fascinating discovery in the River Pang last week…

Native to rivers and streams in the UK, Brook Lamprey are amongst the most primitive vertebrates existing today - being jawless, and having a cartilage skeleton rather than bone.

They live under gravel and sand in their larval form for 3-7 years, but once they’re adults they can no longer feed, which means the fish in this video haven’t eaten anything since last Autumn! They are spawning now and will die once they have finished.

Have you spotted any Brook Lamprey local to you?

#BrookLamprey #RiverPang

Five a Day Garden, based in Englefield Village, has created a tranquil space available to anyone that would benefit from being outdoors.

This #SocialPrescribingDay we are highlighting how they have created a welcoming community to enjoy nature, connect with others and do some gardening.

Their ‘Thyme Together’ group, aimed at supporting those aged over 75, has been particularly positive to the health and wellbeing of attendees.

None of this would be possible without the dedicated team who are in touch with local social prescribers as part of an ongoing effort to increase numbers and ensure that the Five a Day Market Garden is a nurturing environment for all.

Head over to their page for more.

📷- Hype Photography

#FiveADayMarketGarden #EnglefieldVillage #Community

Five a Day Garden, based in Englefield Village, has created a tranquil space available to anyone that would benefit from being outdoors.

This #SocialPrescribingDay we are highlighting how they have created a welcoming community to enjoy nature, connect with others and do some gardening.

Their ‘Thyme Together’ group, aimed at supporting those aged over 75, has been particularly positive to the health and wellbeing of attendees.

None of this would be possible without the dedicated team who are in touch with local social prescribers as part of an ongoing effort to increase numbers and ensure that the Five a Day Market Garden is a nurturing environment for all.

Head over to their page for more.

📷- Hype Photography

#FiveADayMarketGarden #EnglefieldVillage #Community

Our forestry team takes a proactive approach towards woodland management, ensuring that our woodlands produce timber whilst supporting both the environment and our local communities.

From timber production and specialist growing of cricket bat willows, to providing film set trees and creating our annual snowmen trail, the team certainly keep busy!

These efforts look to support the long-term sustainability of the Estate by ensuring a sustainable timber source, creating habitats for wildlife and providing a network of public access routes for visitors to enjoy.

To find out more about forestry on the Estate, tap the link in our bio.

#InternationalDayofForests #ForestryTeam #WoodlandManagement #EnglefieldEstate

Our forestry team takes a proactive approach towards woodland management, ensuring that our woodlands produce timber whilst supporting both the environment and our local communities.

From timber production and specialist growing of cricket bat willows, to providing film set trees and creating our annual snowmen trail, the team certainly keep busy!

These efforts look to support the long-term sustainability of the Estate by ensuring a sustainable timber source, creating habitats for wildlife and providing a network of public access routes for visitors to enjoy.

To find out more about forestry on the Estate, tap the link in our bio.

#InternationalDayofForests #ForestryTeam #WoodlandManagement #EnglefieldEstate

Whether it is a meeting, event or yoga class, village halls play a massive role in bringing rural communities together.

This #VillageHallsWeek is all about health and wellbeing, highlighting how village halls are encouraging participation in a range of activities.

@englefieldvillagehall is home to a range of organisations, but their weekly Move Mind & Body yoga classes have been a fantastic opportunity for locals to find a moment of calm.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the village hall open for all to benefit.

If any new or existing local groups are interested in using the Englefield Village Hall head over to their website for more.

#EnglefieldVillageHall #LocalCommunity #RuralCommunities

Whether it is a meeting, event or yoga class, village halls play a massive role in bringing rural communities together.

This #VillageHallsWeek is all about health and wellbeing, highlighting how village halls are encouraging participation in a range of activities.

@englefieldvillagehall is home to a range of organisations, but their weekly Move Mind & Body yoga classes have been a fantastic opportunity for locals to find a moment of calm.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the village hall open for all to benefit.

If any new or existing local groups are interested in using the Englefield Village Hall head over to their website for more.

#EnglefieldVillageHall #LocalCommunity #RuralCommunities

Over the past couple of months, you may have seen us providing updates on the cover crops we are growing on the Estate.

Our supplier @cotswoldseeds has shared this fantastic graphic which explains how different cover crops can support soil structure and provide nutrients.

As we move towards regenerative farming principles, we are growing these crops not just for what they produce, but for what they do for our soil health.

#RegenerativeFarming #CoverCrops #CotswoldSeed

Over the past couple of months, you may have seen us providing updates on the cover crops we are growing on the Estate.

Our supplier @cotswoldseeds has shared this fantastic graphic which explains how different cover crops can support soil structure and provide nutrients.

As we move towards regenerative farming principles, we are growing these crops not just for what they produce, but for what they do for our soil health.

#RegenerativeFarming #CoverCrops #CotswoldSeed

Over the past couple of months, you may have seen us providing updates on the cover crops we are growing on the Estate.

Our supplier @cotswoldseeds has shared this fantastic graphic which explains how different cover crops can support soil structure and provide nutrients.

As we move towards regenerative farming principles, we are growing these crops not just for what they produce, but for what they do for our soil health.

#RegenerativeFarming #CoverCrops #CotswoldSeed