Englefield Estate

Work starts this month on a project to reduce downstream flooding and bring back wildlife to the river Pang and its tributary The Bourne.

Decades of change have increased the flood risk and affected wildlife habitats, but we’re embarking with partners on The Pang Restoration and Resilience Project with the aim of reversing the damage, cutting the flood risk and improving the environment for fish, birds, mammals and other wildlife.

Heavy machinery might be spotted on the 2km stretch of the river that runs through the Estate – but it is all in a good cause.

Chalk streams, with their crystal-clear waters are vital habitats for native British wildlife including brown trout, eels, water voles, otters and kingfishers. We are pleased the Estate can play its part in this important project.

Read more on our website here: https://www.englefieldestate.co.uk/estate-news/estate-embarks-on-river-pang-restoration-and-resilience-project

As we mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, we're taking the time to reflect on the role Englefield House played as a red cross auxiliary Hospital during World War II.

Due to the large numbers of war casualties, hospitals quickly became overwhelmed, and country houses were subsequently transformed into hospitals.

At Englefield House, the long gallery became a hospital ward for up to 19 patients. Volunteers were trained and told of their duties in the Drawing Room, and injured servicemen were able to stroll the grounds of the Estate during their recovery.

Most patients stayed for around 14 days, and the clean country air was considered helpful to their recuperation.

The hard-work and dedication of local volunteers at the time was truly remarkable. Find out more on page 11 of the Englefield Echo 2024: https://www.englefieldestate.co.uk/our-publications

This Thursday, 28th May, Padel Shift will be hosting a pop-up outside Cobbs Farmshop to share a vision for padel courts on the Englefield Estate.

Visitors are welcome to drop by between 12pm and 3pm to find out more about padel tennis, explore the architectural plans and have their say in the planning process. We hope to see you there.

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.