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Forestry Manager, Richard Edwards and his team are trialling the use of a range of different bio-degradable hedge guards, made from sugarcane, corn and starch, when planting new hedgerow.
Read moreThe new treasurer of the Englefield Village Hall charity says National Village Hall Week (March 18-24) is the perfect occasion to celebrate these beacons of community life.
Read moreRichard Benyon has officially opened a new coarse fish hatchery which local anglers hope will help to replenish stocks of coarse fish in the river Kennet that have been decimated by non-native signal crayfish.
Read moreElbow are set to headline a major outdoor concert this summer, in the stunning grounds of Englefield House, on Sunday 21st July.
Read moreUpdating older buildings to meet modern standards can be a challenge, but a regular programme of work has been taking place throughout the year to refurbish a number of Estate properties to make them energy efficient and better suited to 21st century living.
Read moreFive new ponds have been dug on the Englefield Estate to provide vital new habitats for threatened species, including invertebrates and amphibians vulnerable to climate change.
Read moreThe discovery of a wedding dress stored in a cupboard in Englefield House has bought to light the remarkable story of Lady Violet Peek, wife of Harry Benyon.
Read moreFamily and friends of TV presenter Caroline Flack have announced that Flackstock, the intimate day festival celebrating Caroline’s life with comedy, dance and musical acts, will return to Englefield House for its third year in 2024.
Read moreOur popular Snowman Trail is back and ready to welcome visitors this festive season!
Read moreMadness are to take to the stage at Englefield House near Pangbourne in Berkshire for a huge outdoor show as part of the 2024 Heritage Live Concert series.
Read moreRevered DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend, Pete Tong will bring his Ibiza Classics show to the stunning grounds of Englefield House, in Berkshire as part of the Heritage Live concert series.
Read moreA new school for children unable to go into mainstream education because of their extreme specialist needs has opened in West Berkshire.
Read moreThe Englefield Estate has been praised for giving children a “unique and exciting experience” at its annual Schools Days - and granted the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education.
Read moreWe are proud to report that the pedigree Hereford beef herd at Mayridge Farm has been awarded first place in the ‘beef unit pedigree’ category at the Newbury Show.
Read moreCongratulations to two businesses from the Englefield and Benyon Estates which are in the running for a top national award.
Read moreDelighted music fans have praised the bands - and the fabulous setting - after three successful concerts were hosted at Englefield House.
Read moreThe second annual festival at Englefield House to raise money for mental health charities in memory of the TV presenter Caroline Flack has been praised by the organisers, who are already planning for a third event next year.
Read moreThe Englefield Estate has become one of the first organisations of its kind in the country to be awarded a prestigious award for the work it is doing to combat global climate change.
Read moreCongratulations to the Five A Day market garden in Englefield Village which has gained charity status just six months after applying and is looking forward to a busy summer for volunteers and visitors.
Read moreA new generation of potential foresters learnt about the importance of sustainable timber production, from growing the trees to creating a bird box from sawn planks, when they visited the Englefield Estate.
Read moreChildren from more than 30 primary schools were given hands-on experience of farming and the rural environment as The Englefield Estate hosted its 26th annual Schools Days in beautiful sunshine last week. (June 14-15)
Read moreHarriet joined the team in February 2023 as Rural Estate Surveyor and is responsible for the management of residential, commercial and agricultural property across the Estate.
Read moreA television crew picked the perfect sunny day for a trip to the Englefield Estate to film an important environmental monitoring exercise on the river Pang.
Read moreThe world’s favourite Beatles tribute band for more than four decades, The Bootleg Beatles, are set to play within the spectacular grounds of Englefield House this summer, alongside special guests The Counterfeit Stones and Noasis, as part of Heritage Live summer concert series.
Read moreAward-winning, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Hozier has been announced for a huge outdoor show within the spectacular grounds of Englefield House, Berkshire, as part of the Heritage Live summer concert series.
Read moreRichard Ashcroft has been announced for an outdoor show in the stunning grounds of Englefield House near Pangbourne in Berkshire this summer, as part of the Heritage Live concert series.
Read moreThe countdown to the return of Englefield Estate’s popular festive Snowman Trail has begun.
Read moreEnglefield Estate has undertaken the first ever riverfly monitoring session on the River Pang, gathering valuable data which will help experts to assess water quality and potential pollution incidents in the future.
Read moreReading-based Altitude Angel chose to stage its ‘Automated Skies’ event at Englefield, to showcase advancements in its ARROW technology.
Read moreWe offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and mourn the loss of an extraordinary person.
Read moreCelebrities from all corners of the showbiz world turned out to remember their late TV presenter friend Caroline Flack, as Englefield Estate played host to the Flackstock festival extravaganza, staged in her honour.
Read moreThe crowds came in their thousands to celebrate the return of summer concerts at the Englefield Estate, in partnership with Heritage Live.
Read moreA temporary tea garden in Englefield Village is now open for business, in time for the summer season. Business owners Liz and Dan Wirth have been working hard in recent weeks to get the ‘pop-up’ marquee finished and are now looking forward to serving up a tasty menu for visitors.
Read moreFrom gamekeeping to beekeeping, to bushcraft and renewable energy – the Englefield Estate was transformed into a countryside classroom for more than 1,500 youngsters hungry to learn about the rural world around them.
Read moreThe Englefield Estate has appointed James Meade to its senior management team as Head of Rural Property and Land.
Read moreAs spring turns to summer, your garden is already getting plenty of colour, but now is a good time to think about how you want it to look next summer too. Head Gardener Sue Broughton has shared some more great gardening tips on what you can do for your garden now – but also in readiness for next year.
Read moreMore than a thousand children will swap their classroom for the countryside to learn a range of outdoor skills as the Englefield Estate hosts the 25th anniversary of a very special, two-day event.
Read moreEnglefield Village Stores is open for business and exciting summer plans are now well underway under the watch of new business owners, Liz and Dan Wirth.
Read moreA sparkling evening dinner and drinks event at Englefield House has raised more than £30,000 for The British Red Cross Ukraine Emergency Appeal and Unicef Ukraine.
Read moreLearning on the job at the Englefield Estate is giving forestry trainee Joe Western his ticket to the future. The youngster has earned his first qualifications or ‘tickets’ under the supervision of Englefield’s Forestry Manager, Rich Edwards, helping Joe to take his first step towards a career in woodland management.
Read moreAs the days become lighter and longer, you may be starting to think about readying your garden for the spring and summer. Our Head Gardener, Sue Broughton, has shared her top tips for what you can be working on over the coming months to ensure a healthy and happy summer garden.
Read moreThe theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is ‘build the future’ and that is exactly what our garden apprentice Caroline Jones has done at Englefield.
Read moreThe Englefield Estate has become the first private landowner to fund places on The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme to support its tenant farmers in Berkshire and Hampshire as they begin to navigate the biggest changes in land management for 50 years.
Read moreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Englefield Estate, with the launch of a festive snowman trail through Estate woodland.
Read moreAs we move into the autumn and winter months, it can be easy to neglect your garden – but it is the perfect time of year to prepare to ensure plenty of life and colour come spring and summer. Englefield Estate Head Gardener, Sue Broughton, shares tips on preparing your garden for winter.
Read moreThis year’s revived Englefield Village Fete and Flower Show is being held on Saturday 11th September from 2pm and will be a great opportunity for the community to come together and showcase their talents.
Read moreFrom learning about the benefits of gardening and growing their own produce, to brushing up on their outdoor skills, more than 1,100 youngsters from across Berkshire have gathered at the Englefield Estate in Theale for a two-day education event.
Read moreA pioneering natural flood management scheme is helping to “slow the flow” of the River Pang, aiming to reduce the risk of flooding in the local area.
Read moreOver a kilometre of new hedgerow has been planted on the Englefield Estate in Theale, Berkshire, as part of a scheme to enhance biodiversity and create new habitats.
Read moreThe Five A Day Market Garden in Englefield Village is running free gardening courses for anyone impacted by Covid-19.
Read moreAs a long established family-owned business, our history shapes the way in which we manage the Estate today. Our Values are our guiding principles and have always been at the heart of how the Englefield Estate operates.
For almost 50 years the Englefield Charitable Trust has supported a range of charities and good causes which include education, the arts, social welfare, health, conservation and the armed forces.
Englefield Village sits at the heart of the wider Englefield Estate. It is a vibrant community incorporating a range of housing, businesses and community organisations.