Sustainable Land Management in Whitewell
Sustainable Land Management in Whitewell
The Duchy’s Lancashire estates team hosted a meeting of all agricultural tenants on the Whitewell Estate at the end of September to share knowledge and ideas around the best methods of regenerative farming and sustainable land management. The evening began with an exploration of the ways in which the Duchy can best support tenants in […]
Planning Success At Root Farm Buildings
Following extensive consultation with the local community, planning approval has been secured for the sympathetic redevelopment of a collection of vacant farm buildings at Root Farm in the village of Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire. The proposals include the replacement of an old steel-framed asbestos shed with four smaller new build units and the conversion of redundant […]
Open Day At Wood End Farm
The Whitaker family at Wood End Farm on the Whitewell Estate in Lancashire hosted a highly successful Open Day last month under the LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) banner. Some 500 people attended over the course of the day, viewing the displays at the farm and taking part in a series of tours, walks and […]
Inn At Whitewell Named Pub of the Year
The historic Inn at Whitewell located on the banks of the River Hodder on the Duchy’s Whitewell Estate has been named Pub of the Year for 2020 in the new Good Pub Guide published last week. Described as ‘truly first class’ in every aspect the Inn scores top marks for its décor, atmosphere, food, exceptional […]
Burholme Lamb Launched In Whitewell
One of our long-standing Duchy tenants is once again putting Lancashire on the culinary map of the UK after opening a dedicated butchery service which guarantees the quality of their produce at every stage of the process. The Spence family has been breeding and rearing sheep and cattle at Burholme Farm on the Duchy’s Whitewell […]
