Duchy of Lancaster appoints new head of rural
Duchy of Lancaster appoints new head of rural
The Duchy of Lancaster has confirmed the appointment of Christopher Sparrow to head up its rural portfolio. Christopher has spent the last 10 years working for The Duke of Buccleuch as estate manager for the Boughton Estate and will take up his post in January of 2015. Philip Coles, who previously undertook the role on […]
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund takes a walk on the wild side at Lancashire Wetland Centre
A donation made by the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund has helped deliver an exciting new wetland habitat attraction at Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, Lancashire. The new Wild Walk attraction gives visitors an opportunity to encounter three types of wetland habitat and experience the wild reserves, previously only seen at a distance from […]
Duchy invests in restoration works at Savoy Chapel
As part of the quinquennial programme of works at the Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, the Duchy’s investment in and commitment to the future of the Chapel continues this summer, with two substantial pieces of work which will be carried out whilst the Chapel is closed for services during August and September. The Victorian tiled […]
Scalby Lodge shortlisted for White Rose Award
The Duchy of Lancaster’s Scalby Lodge Holiday Cottages have been shortlisted for the White Rose Awards 2014. Scalby Lodge has been nominated in the Self Catering category, less than two years after the Duchy invested £3million to renovate nine existing farm buildings and build two new luxury cottages. The White Rose Awards, organised by Welcome […]
Duchy of Lancaster invests in distribution premises
The Duchy of Lancaster has completed the acquisition of Units A and B, Walker Park, Blackburn for £10.738m, reflecting a capital value per square foot of £23.30. Walker Park is a strategic warehouse distribution location immediately adjacent to Junction 5 of the M65 and close to the M6 and M61. Units A and B offer […]
