The team here at Packwood, as well as specialist conservators, carry out vital conservation projects which are made possible due to our visitors. Here are a few examples of some recent conservation work that has been possible due to this funding.
The Coach House Well
Here at Packwood we’re committed to running the property in a sustainable way and how we can use our natural resources to run the property more economically.
The creation of the new café and visitor centre has seen our visitors numbers grow dramatically over the past few years. Along with the development of the Kitchen Garden this has brought about a steep increase in our demand for water. So, we decided to reduce our reliance on mains water by bringing one of Packwood’s two original wells back in to working order.
Prior to the introduction of mains water, many settlements; particularly rural ones, would have relied on a well for their water supply. Packwood’s two wells, one located under the house, provides water for domestic use. The other well, located across the road, next to the old coach house would have supplied water for the Kitchen Garden and livestock.