The pond at Longshaw is a much loved and iconic feature of the Landscape. It is also an important historic feature that is home to an abundance of wildlife and provides an area for much needed peace and calm for visitors.
The fish pond, as it was called on an 1833 map, appears to be the same shape and in the same location as today’s pond. A pier and boat house appeared by 1889, with the pond being used for boating and swimming by the Duke of Rutland and his guests.
Today the pond is an important habitat, it provides a home to many types of wildlife, including newts, ducks and water voles. The work to repair the pond will maintain this valuable habitat, restore the historic feature and ensure it can be enjoyed by our visitors.