Escot’s Jungle Staircase
How many couples can say they’ve had their wedding photos taken on a jungle themed staircase? Everyone loves the stairs that lead up into the house, but do you know the history behind it? Escot House was built in 1837 by Sir John Kennaway and as the family home of Sir John-Michael and Lady Kennaway […]
Walking at Escot
At Escot we have a number of public and permissive paths which are enjoyed by local dog walkers, most of whom are responsible, know the countryside code and respect it. Some walkers don’t realise that the driveways are private and there isn’t actually a right of way for vehicles, or public parking except for visitors […]
Teambuilding all year round
After quite a long Christmas break, it’s taken a little time to get back into the swing of it, at least for some of us! For corporate teams, it’s important to get the motivation going again, not always easy in a soggy January although we’re glad to see the sun for a few days at […]
Experience Adrenalin Off-Road
All Terrain Services is the most experienced nationwide provider of off-road training and events in the country. With over 25 years’ experience and 12 regional centres nationwide, we are pleased to have been operating our South West regional centre at Escot for many years. We are specialist providers of 4-wheel drive and off-road training for […]
A right proper knees-up
When you’re celebrating something special the ideal thing is to throw a big party for your friends and family. But then the question is, where to hold your party? How big is your house? Will it offer enough space for all the guests you want to invite – or will your party turn into a […]
Why choose a Celebrant for your funeral service?
For some, a funeral service feels most comforting when conducted by a member of the clergy at a religious location. For others, religion was not the strongest influence in their loved one’s life and would like their passing to be marked in a secular way. This is where a Celebrant can step in. Many people […]
Contemporary vs Characterful
In the world of conferences, the choice of venues can be mind boggling. Here in the South West we have an abundance of great venues. Each one has its own worth, So, what are some of the things you need to consider when you’re thinking about hiring a conference venue? Capacity Size matters; if yours […]
Getting active at your conference
Have you ever sat in a conference or seminar and watched your delegates flag? While taking time out to meet at a conference venue is the best way to take on board new information, corporate strategy, training targets or personal development, the benefits can be lost in wall to wall talking. Taking a break during […]
So why should you book a team building day?
Each year, we welcome many organisations to Escot to take part in a team building day. So, what is it about team building that makes is such a valuable activity? Team building days are all about encouraging better communication between people to bring them closer together. Communication isn’t always verbal, of course, non-verbal communication can […]
Say goodbye the way you want to
Having to organise a funeral service or memorial is not something any of us really want to have to do. However, at some point in our lives it is something most of us will have to do. At Escot, we provide a variety of options that will make this as straightforward as possible, allowing you […]
Activity Days – Quad Biking
Four wheels for four times the fun Nothing gets the adrenaline going like jumping on a quad and zooming off for quad bike experience at Escot. We’re fortunate at Escot to have fantastic off road tracks across the Estate just ready for quad bikes – with a challenging variety of terrain including climbs and descents. […]
Activity Days – Segway
One of the most popular activities with our activity day and teambuilding delegates is a Segway experience – a great way to relax after a morning seminar. Segways have been on the scene since the late 1990s, invented by New Yorker Dean Kamen after he saw a young man in a wheelchair struggling to get […]
