Make Revesby Estate your wedding venue!
We have been granted a wedding licence, meaning that ceremonies and receptions can now be held within our grounds. We have also entered into partnership with The Tipi Tribe to provide a complete package deal for couples who wish to get married here. Peter Wiggins-Davies, CEO, said: “We’re so thrilled to have received our wedding […]
Monkish Medicine
It would be almost certain that the monks of Revesby Abbey would be the acknowledged physicians for the treatment of the many ailments suffered by the Medieval populace. However, the likely painful treatment would more often make the patient’s condition worse. Monks with very limited experience, apart from castrating animals and having access to a […]
The Mad March Hare
Locally the only species of hare you will see getting up to any madness will be the Brown Hare with the native Mountain Hare being a creature of the uplands as it’s name suggests. The Brown Hare was thought to have been introduced by the Romans or possibly an earlier civilisation and it quickly found its […]
The Natural Environment in Winter
A new year begins and while it is still winter, the amazing cold snap in December seems to have fooled the birds (and some of the plants!) in my garden into thinking Spring is upon us. We still have quite a way to go though, and I thought I would list some up and coming […]
Blooming Marvellous! Success at Revesby’s Summer Garden Competition
Revesby Estate has announced the winners of this year’s garden competition, welcoming entries from the estates cottage tenants. The garden competition was judged last month by Mrs Stania Wiggins-Davies and Sandy Jarratt from Revesby Estate, giving residents the opportunity to display their hard work and green-fingered talents. Awards were given to the winning exhibitors for […]
Having a wheelie good time! Revesby’s new cycling group off to a great start
The Revesby Estate weekly cycling group welcomes riders of all abilities. The new cycling group, ‘Re-Cycling’ which started last month, has seen local cycling enthusiasts meet up every Tuesday to ride through the Lincolnshire countryside. Riders of all abilities are welcome to join the local group, from beginners to speedy hill-climbers, offering the Revesby community […]
Fin-tastic! Revesby Fish Grows to Record Size
The historic Lincolnshire estate is now home to a 40lb carp! Set in the heart of Revesby Estate, for over 150 years, Revesby’s 35 acre reservoir has seen many notable catches, including an eel which set a new Guiness World Record. However, 2021 saw Revesby’s heaviest carp ever recorded, growing to 40lb – the same […]
Historic Almshouse Ready to Support People In Need
A country estate in Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a new tenant for one of its historic almshouses. A low cost, self sufficient community housing scheme for local people in need, almshouses have supported vulnerable people in the UK for more than a thousand years. Today, they are supported by the Almshouses Association and run […]
Sustainable Logs on Offer at Revesby Estate
Firewood sold by the historic estate is recognised by Woodsure for its high quality and is felled sustainably from its woodlands Revesby Estate is offering high quality logs from the Estate’s woodlands to the local community, which are felled sustainably throughout winter. The forestry team takes an environmentally friendly approach to their work, only felling […]
Revesby Estate Pledges to Sustainably Manage Woodlands for Future Generations
A woodland management plan has been implemented by the historic Revesby Estate to ensure the protection of its woodlands. Revesby Estate has launched a 10-year woodland management plan to protect its woodlands and help local people contribute to its preservation for future generations. Created by Sharkey Forestry, the plan gives the Estate’s custodians, the Wiggins-Davies […]
