The Chisholme Estate
The Chisholme Estate is worked in, walked in, played in, lived in, enjoyed, contemplated, harvested – an endless source of beauty, education and enjoyment for all who visit it.
The estate comprises approximately 170 acres/70 hectares of mixed forest, pasture and gardens, in a setting of outstanding natural beauty. The land encompassed in its boundaries is diverse and varied in its flora and fauna.
Since 1998 the estate has been involved in a reforestation programme and over 30,000 trees have been planted.
The Estate and the Local Community
– The Millennium Walk is well marked, and open to the public. For a map, see below, or collect one from the Office at Chisholme.
– Using the estate as a forest school: A small group of young people with additional needs visit the Chisholme Estate once a week during term time, with their teacher, to learn and play.
More about the Estate:
– A tour around the Estate
– The Millennium Forest Project and Millennium Walk
– Learn about the trees and plants with botanist Sarah Eno
– Sustainablility and carbon reduction for Chisholme
– Survey of Bird life
– Watch a video about the Forestry Fortnight 2012