Doddington Hall & Gardens

We love dogs at Doddington and they are very welcome in our beautiful Parkland, downstairs in the Grain Store Café, Farm Shop Café Courtyard, Home Store, Doddington Country Clothing and Bike Shop.

Our 400 year Wilder Doddington project is all about providing safe habitats for the UK’s declining wildlife population. This includes ground-nesting birds such as Skylarks, a bird in rapid decline in the UK due to habitat loss.

Ground nesting birds are particularly vulnerable from March to August. When disturbed by dogs off leads or people not sticking to footpaths, the female Skylark will take to the air in fright, hovering above her nest and growing increasingly exhausted. If disturbed too often, the parents may abandon the nest and their eggs or chicks for good.

Please help us to protect wildlife here at Doddington by walking only on footpaths and always keep your dog on a lead.

ESTATE WALKIES. OPEN DAILY 8AM-6PM
There are a number of walks across the estate varying in both length and terrain. The parkland is open daily and free to access, all we ask is that you follow the Countryside Code whilst on our walks.

FISHPOND WALK. (20 - 30 mins)
A short stroll that will take you across the grassland towards a small lake.

Look out for water birds such as Mallard and Moorhen. Listen out for songbirds in the trees such as ‘charms’ of Goldfinches.

Nature Trail. (45 - 60 mins)
A walk through woodland and parkland. In late spring, the English bluebell can be found in abundance in a little wood called Strunch Hill, an ancient woodland at least 500 years old. Look out for the seasonal wildflowers in Donkey Close.

CIRCULAR WALK. (60 -90 mins)
A longer walk following public footpaths. Enjoy lovely views of the Hall as you walk through parkland. Look out for ponds formed from where the clay to make the bricks for the Hall was dug and glimpses into a little ancient wood called Strunch Hill.