Friday, August 8

Deer Safari at Boconnoc Estate

Come on a fascinating wildlife adventure in Boconnoc's 500-year-old Deer Park. Learn all about and observe our graceful deer in action.

By Boconnoc

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Location

Boconnoc Estate

Boconnoc Lostwithiel PL22 0RG United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Come join us for a fascinating wildlife adventure at Boconnoc Estate. Hop on board the tractor-trailer with our Deer Ranger who will lead you on a safari through beautiful grounds to the ancient Deer Park, where you'll have the opportunity to observe these graceful creatures in action.

Boconnoc Deer Park is known as far back as 1540, Henry VIII's map of coastal fortifications showed Boconnoc surrounded by a deer park. It is abundant with beech, oak, ash, and willow trees. It is home to 188 lichen species, including the only known British site for Porcina Hibernica. The Deer Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is considered the best old-growth southern oceanic woodland in the South West of England.

The Safari will start in the Stable Yard with a talk all about the Deer, their habits and the work that goes into running the Deer Park, following this visitors will be taken to the Deer park on a tractor-trailer to observe the Deer herd.

Visitors are very welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the Stable Yard and some time in the Games and Craft Rooms.

Adult – £15

Child- (Under 16years) £7.50

Under 3’s – free

Meet in the Boconnoc Stable Yard, the Safari lasts for two hours.

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Boconnoc

Boconnoc is a detox for the soul. Tucked down two miles of private drive, as soon as you enter Boconnoc you are transported to another world; a world of tranquillity, peace and breath-taking scenery. Ancient trees inhabit the vast corners of the estate, whilst the gardens burst with extraordinary blooms. Boconnoc House sits in the heart of the estate. This Georgian country house is surrounded by rolling countryside and immaculate lawns, the only sounds you will hear are the birds and the trees swaying gently in the breeze. The house was restored to its former glory following a 12-year restoration project by the Fortescue family.