Volunteer Stories – Teresa Simson
10/06/2026
By Anne
Historical Costume Volunteer 2I have been volunteering at the park since 31st July 2024 “My sewing friend knew of the walled garden project and after approaching staff to see if you would like any costumes, it was agreed we should volunteer. “I love looking into the history of what we make and producing items of …
Tag: wildflowers
Nov 2021: Our 1st Wildlife Watch
Posted: 23/11/2021 by Caroline Welch
Today we began our first ever Monthly Wildlife Watch – observing the flora and fauna and noticing the seasonal changes in the Park.
Category: Latest News, Monthly Wildlife Watch, Wildlife Tags: birds, coot, ducks, fungi, nature, swan, trees, wildflowers, wildlife, Woodland
Great Meadow
Posted: 09/11/2021 by Caroline Welch
Soon to be open to all, this flood plain meadow formed the parkland setting of the Bishop’s Palace and is now being managed to encourage and protect rare plants and insects. When the restoration works are complete, the meadow can be reached (when not flooded) from the formal gardens via a new bridge and ramp …
Category: Explore the Park, Great Meadow Tags: haymaking, trees, wildflowers, wildlife
Wildlife
Posted: 12/06/2021 by Admin
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!
Category: Featured Tabs, Wildlife Tags: bats, birds, coot, ducks, fungi, nature, otters, pollinators, swan, trees, wildflowers, wildlife