Enchanting clearing hosts forest school activities
A woodland clearing in our grounds has been transformed into an enchanting space for children to play and learn in the great outdoors. Wild Wood Warriors Forest School, Puddleduck Nursery and Howbery’s...
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Flag raised in support of UN Sustainable Development Goals
We’ve raised the SDG flag next tor our Manor House to show our support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Howbery Business Park, along with the HR Wallingford Group of which it is part,...
View ArticleFamily tree trail to have autumnal makeover
We are giving our tree trail an autumnal theme for October half term. Families will be able to pick up an activity pack with map and crayons for tree rubbing from the Manor Café from Monday 23rd to...
View ArticleHR consultant moves office from garden studio to Manor House
Jane Fryatt, who set up her own HR consultancy in 2018 in her garden studio, has moved to offices in the Manor House at Howbery Business Park. Jane has been coming to Howbery Park since 2012 as all of...
View ArticleParklife November 2023
This November 2023 issue of Parklife covers: biodiversity initiatives, including hedgehog and bees Nurture Landscapes events and team changes Christmas lunches climbing club dog classes UN sustainable...
View ArticleSeed to plate workshop – An introduction to growing vegetables from seed
We’ll be holding a lunchtime Seed to Plate workshop on 14 March 2024 at 12-1pm in the Manor House. This event provides a hands-on introduction to vegetable and herb growing by planting a selection of...
View ArticleChelsea’s Flood Resilient Garden to take root at Howbery
A garden showcasing flood resilience is to be permanently rehomed to Howbery Park after this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, subject to planning approval. Howbery is a particularly fitting venue for the...
View ArticleArt competition is launched with theme ‘Water in our world’
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, we are inviting artists to enter our ‘Art in the Park’ competition. Prizes are up for grabs in three different age categories for 2D artwork relating to...
View ArticleCornermen uses exercise to improve wellbeing
It’s mental health awareness week, and Andrew Stanley (known as Stano) from HR Wallingford wishes to spread the word about Cornermen, a charity which aims to help men who are struggling with life....
View ArticleA modern manor house garden for a changing climate
As the Flood Re: Flood Resilient Garden goes on display at Chelsea Flower Show this week, the concept design for when it is relocated to its forever home at Howbery Park has been unveiled. The garden,...
View ArticleParklife – summer 2024
Highlights in this issue are: our 30th celebration; some unusual visitors; events; our art competition; and the concept design for the flood resilient garden being relocated from the Chelsea Flower...
View ArticleOxfordshire Search and Rescue ‘Show and Tell’ event on 13 August
Our local Search and Rescue team have recently started using the park as a training venue and will be holding an event this month to demonstrate their work. The work of Lowland Rescue comes under the...
View ArticleArt exhibition in the Manor House on the theme of ‘Water in our world’
The Manor House will provide the backdrop to a free art exhibition where we will be displaying entries to the ‘Art in the Park’ competition as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations. We were...
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