Our work in the parkland at Croft Castle

We've got lots of conservation work to be cracking on with, including the restoration and revival of the once 'Picturesque' Fishpool Valley. None of our vital projects would be possible without funds raised by our supporters.

Ash trees with ash dieback in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Managing ash dieback 

Find out how we're tackling ash dieback on the estate as part of our woodland management plan and how this might affect your visit. Please note that Fishpool Valley will be closed from Monday 2 November to the end of March 2021 in order to carry out necessary felling work.

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The old pump house in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Our work in Fishpool Valley 

Discover how we're restoring and conserving the beautiful Fishpool Valley.

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Ancient trees in Croft Castle's parkland in Herefordshire, surrounded by bluebells

Woodland pasture management 

Discover how we're working to reinstate the historic wood pasture in Croft's parkland.

Restoring a historic landscape
The farmyard and store room where the biomass boiler is at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Our biomass boiler 

Find out how we're generating our own renewable energy on site with our biomass boiler.

Getting warmth from the woods
The Quarry Oak, a 1,000-year-old sessile oak tree, at Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Tree planting 

Discover which trees we're planting in the parkland to improve biodiversity and restore it to natural woodland.

Find out what we're planting