Spring is springing across #WilderDoddington with new arrivals. We spotted the first Swallow of the season, House Martins have returned & we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming 8 Lincoln Red calves with more on the way. #WilderWednesday #WildlifeWednesday

🕰️ Don’t forget to put your clocks forward before bed tonight. Longer, brighter, warmer days are here, filled with the beauty of blossom, blooms & buzzing bees 🌸✨🐝 Our gardens are open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, with tickets on arrival. #BritishSummerTime #SpringForward

The Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) is making a magical appearance in our woodlands at #WilderDoddington 🍂 This enchanting #fungus is not only a harbinger of spring, but also a part of folklore, where wood elves were believed to sip morning dew from its cups 🧝‍♀️

As we celebrate #WorldRewildingDay, our recently recruited Conservation Adviser, Matthew Capper, reflects on #WilderDoddington & shares the hope & joy he’s experienced in his first few weeks in his new role 🌿 👉🏼 https://t.co/UwFp1UPvPo #RewildingTogether

Listen out for the distinctive cat-like ‘mewing’ calls of the #buzzard as it soars in lazy circles over Doddington. In spring, watch out for the male buzzard’s incredible ‘roller coaster’ display, soaring high before diving down repeatedly to attract a mate 🦅 #WildlifeWednesday

This #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re celebrating how #WilderDoddington is investing in both people & the planet 🌎 Together, we can make a difference for wildlife & future generations. Find out how you can get involved: https://t.co/tD5D4daHco 🌿

The #spring bulbs are soaking up the sunshine ☀️ Now is the perfect time to enjoy the #crocuses amongst snowdrops & cyclamen before drifts of daffodils take the lead in our #SpringBulbPageant. 🕰️ Gardens open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm, tickets on arrival.

Hello March and Happy St. David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus). Lent lilies have joined our #SpringBulbPageant & there’s plenty to look forward to with the promise of warmer, brighter times ahead ☀️✨ 🗓️ Find out what’s coming up at Doddington this month: https://t.co/D9e1fbiQZC

Keep your eyes peeled if you’re walking along our footpaths over the next few weeks & if you spot this incredible bird, or any other exciting sightings, please do let us know! 👀 #WildlifeWednesday #WilderWednesday #WilderDoddington #MarshHarrier

Our new Conservation Advisor, Matthew, joined our team last week & was delighted to spot a #MarshHarrier hunting over #WilderDoddington 🌿 They are still scarce with only a few hundred breeding pairs. A far cry from the 1970s, when there was just one breeding female in the UK 🦅

The welcome arrival of the recent warming sunshine has caused a buzz 🐝 The Doddington bumblebees are loving our #SpringBulbPageant, where the crocuses are now in full bloom. These early flowers are a lifeline, offering up delicious nectar & pollen. 🌱 https://t.co/V2FOVQWQru

Celebrate the first signs of #spring with us 🌱 Swathes of #snowdrops are leading the way in our #SpringBulbPageant with cheery winter aconites & colourful pops of cyclamen & crocuses. 🕰️ Gardens open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm with tickets on arrival. https://t.co/V2FOVQWQru

A Heart in History ♥️ This #ValentinesDay, we’re sending you an Elizabethan love heart. Doddington Hall was built between 1595-1600 using clay from the Donkey Close brick pits on the estate. Handmade and fired onsite, some bricks turned a darker shade than the familiar red.

📣 New guided tour dates for March We invite you to view the MC Tsen Uniform Collection. Discover 900 #military uniforms & 3,000 accessories. 🗓️ 11, 18 & 26 March Tours are free but booking is essential as places are limited: https://t.co/XifJHyGqSQ

Come & get crafty at #WilderDoddington this February #halfterm 🌿 Join the Wilder team on a #nature walk followed by a fun, family-friendly #craft session inspired by nature. 🗓️ 18-20 Feb 👉🏼 Booking essential: https://t.co/PMVfjCKUZi

In celebration of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, @melvynprior popped over to the potting shed for a cup of tea with Jordan who shares his journey from #apprentice to Head Gardener. Current #garden apprentice Elvi also joins the conversation 🌿 🎧 https://t.co/MwkQl1LSsB #NAW2025

Shout out to @nationaltrust for creating #NationalSnowdropDay because snowdrops truly do deserve a day of their own! 🌱

One of the first signs of #spring, snowdrops symbolise hope & renewal. Emerging early in the season, these resilient flowers don’t rely on pollinators to reproduce. Instead, they spread through bulb division 🌱 #SignsOfSpring #Snowdrops #NationalSnowdropDay

Another sunny day meeting more of the team @DoddingtonHall

It’s finally February & Imbolc is here, marking the sacred space between winter’s hush & the awakening whispers of #spring 🌱 We’re looking forward to reopening the #gardens on 5 February: https://t.co/V2FOVQWQru 📷 @clivenichols