Snowy ‘Staycations’ Proving Popular
Snowy ‘Staycations’ Proving Popular
The Duchy of Lancaster’s luxury holiday cottages in Yorkshire and Lancashire have had a record year to March despite – or perhaps because of – the exceptional wintry weather during the last few months. In Yorkshire and Lancashire many well-loved beauty spots were literally transformed into a winter wonderland overnight. Those who dared to brave […]
Local Tenant News!
Working with teams responsible for the management of its Rural Surveys, the Duchy of Lancaster has today issued a Survey-specific newsletter for tenants living and working on its Cheshire, Lancashire, Southern, Staffordshire and Yorkshire Estates. Designed to keep tenants up to date with Duchy-wide initiatives and strengthen links between farming and residential tenants living on […]
Active Woodland Management At Needwood
The Duchy of Lancaster is to partner with Natural England and the Forestry Commission to protect and improve 500 hectares of woodland on its Needwood Estate in Staffordshire. Over the next five years the Duchy will implement a woodland improvement plan approved under the national Countryside Stewardship scheme. Particular areas of focus will include the […]
Equestrian Excellence In Salwick
A Duchy tenant on the Salwick Estate in Lancashire is establishing a reputation as a centre of excellence for all things equestrian. Forrest Sport Horses offers horse breeding, schooling, veterinary support and livery packages to a wide range of clients across the North of England. After moving into Pepper Hill Farm just north of Preston […]
Annual Report and Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2017
The Duchy of Lancaster has today published its financial results for the year ended March 31st 2017. During the year: Net surplus increased by 7.9 % to £19.2m Net asset value increased by 4.8 % to £518.7m. Nathan Thompson, CEO and Clerk of the Duchy Council, said: “Today’s results are an endorsement of the quality […]
