Southern Marsh Orchids
Each spring, the grounds at Escot Estate burst into life with one of Britain’s most beautiful native wildflowers – the Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa). Known for its striking pink-purple flower spikes and ability to thrive in damp grassland, the species is an important indicator of healthy habitats and careful land management. It typically flowers […]
The Magic of Wild Bluebells at Escot Park
Each spring, woodlands across the South West are transformed by the enchanting spectacle of wild bluebells. These delicate flowers create sweeping carpets of violet-blue, filling ancient woods with colour and later in the season, a sweet scent. Around half of the world’s bluebells are found in the UK. So their appearance is not only a […]
Enchanting Escot Bluebells
We are very lucky to have a wonderful display of bluebells each year at Escot, enjoyed by walkers and other visitors to the Estate. Black Aller Woods is always filled with the colour and fragrance of this pretty wildflower, and this year there seem to be more than ever! The scent of bluebells is sweet […]
Autumn at Escot Estate
There’s never a dull moment at this time of year! As the sugars in the leaves turn them into those wonderful autumnal colours, so too the ground softens with the seasonal rains. Before it became too wet we managed to run an aerator, or slitter, over the Park, lent to us by Devon Wildlife Trust. […]
Clapperentale Waterwheel Restoration (Escot Park) 2019 / 2020
History The Clapperentale waterwheel was built at the Fairmile forge, part of the Escot Estate, by Huxtables in 1868. Water spun the wheel from above, making it an ‘overshot’ wheel. Because of the flat gradient from the water intake point over half a mile away at Talewater, the leat was prone to regular silting so […]
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 […]
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 […]
