Volunteer Stories – John Hancock
22/07/2026
By Anne
Role in the park: Receptionist Background: John has been here “since it opened” and was one of the first receptionists here. He is 81 years old and lives locally. Previous to volunteering at the park he worked for five years as a hospital receptionist up until the Covid period. John has been volunteering for about …
Posted: 23/11/2021 by Caroline Welch
Nov 2021: Our 1st Wildlife Watch
Today we began our first ever Monthly Wildlife Watch – observing the flora and fauna and noticing the seasonal changes in the Park.
Posted: 26/07/2021 by Admin
A Twisting River Tale
We hope you’re enjoying Bishop’s Pond. Have you spotted any wildlife? Share your photos with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or tag us @ParcYrEsgob And welcome to our website! Here you can immerse yourself in the history, horticulture and wildlife of our 800 year old Park. Read more about Bishop’s Pond here or follow the links on the …
Posted: 12/06/2021 by Admin
Wildlife
Conserving and enhancing opportunities for wildlife to flourish is at the heart of everything we do at Bishop’s Park. Both our buildings and parkland are home to many different species – and through our work we are monitoring what we have and how they make the site their home, noting any changes over the seasons, and maximising opportunities for them to flourish. From otters, bats, slowworms, eels, swans and kingfishers – it’s fascinating to find out who lives in the Park!