Tree Planting at Lodge Park
Join us for tree planting in the Charles Bridgeman landscape at Lodge Park and help us in the next steps of this exciting restoration project.
- Booking essential
- Free event
The Charles Bridgeman landscape at Lodge Park is a Grade I listed landscape, designed in the 1720s for Sir John Dutton. Thanks to National Grid investment we have been restoring these designs.
On the 27th March, we will be planting trees for this design, including field maple, hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel and rowan - this is your opportunity to play your part in this restoration project. We are returning focussing on “woodland blocks” which were first planted with native trees in 2023. Over time a proportion of the trees planted within these blocks have not survived and we are inviting you to help us to replenish them by filling gaps with new trees. We will be planting small, cell grown whips using a planting tube or spade before installing a stake and a tree tube to protect the tree from voles. This involves the use of a post knocker to install the stakes and saws to cut tree tubes down to size.
This is a hands-on activity, expect to get dirty and dress for the weather.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01451844130 Free event. Please book a space for every person attending.
- Suitability
Suitable for Children aged 14+; Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Lodge Park visitor carpark (What3Words ///occurs.savers.shortcuts) Access to the car park is via the first wooden gate before the green Lodge Park sign when driving from the A40
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather, including sturdy footwear. Please bring a drink with you and packed lunch if you are planning on joining us for the whole day.
- Accessibility
Facilities: Toilets are available at the grandstand building located near the car park. The building also has a small kitchenette upstairs. Shop facilities are limited near Lodge Park, so please bring what you need with you. Walking will be across uneven field surfaces.
Upcoming events
Lodge Park open day
Visit Lodge Park on this open weekend to explore the Grandstand building, get an insight into this fascinating landscape and play family-friendly games outside on the lawn.
Lodge Park open for Heritage Open Day
Visit Lodge Park for free as part of Heritage Open Days, to tour the Grandstand building, get an insight into this fascinating landscape and play family-friendly games outside on the lawn.