Ragley Estate

Reminder:

There will be a small fireworks display as part of a private event this evening on Friday 1st May at 9:30pm.

Public Announcement:

On Saturday 25th April at 10:10pm, one of the private events taking place at Ragley Hall will be conducting a small 5 minute firework display.

There will also be a small display on Friday 1st May at 9:30pm.

We regret to inform you that, due to high wind speeds, we have had to postpone Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show at Ragley Hall, originally scheduled for Saturday 11th April to Sunday 12th April.

The safety of our guests is always our top priority. Drone light shows are highly sensitive to weather conditions, which we have been closely monitoring over the past few days. Unfortunately, wind speeds are forecast to exceed safe operating limits, making it impossible for us to deliver the event safely.

All existing tickets, including parking (where applicable), will automatically be transferred to the new date. No action is required on your part.

While tickets, including parking, are non-refundable as stated on Eventbrite and ParkLive, if the rescheduled date is not suitable, we are happy to transfer your tickets and parking to any of the following events:

· Space Safari: Norfolk Showground – Saturday, 18th April
· Space Safari: Loseley Park – Saturday, 19th September
· Space Safari: Dunorlan Park – Saturday, 26th September
· Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer –Bath, Saturday, 21st November

There is no deadline to request a transfer, and we will be launching additional events throughout the year, so you are welcome to wait if none of the above options are convenient. We kindly ask that you contact us at [email protected] to arrange your transfer, rather than contacting ParkLive.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. We know how much everyone has been looking forward to the show, and we remain committed to delivering a safe and spectacular experience. We hope to see you all on Sunday 12th April!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Neverland Drone Light Show Team

Lord Hertford recently met with representatives from two local charities to present donations raised at Ragley’s Open Farm Sunday event. Lord Hertford was keen to support the Mayor of Alcester’s chosen charity, Alcester Day Care, supporting people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia at small face-to-face groups. The charity is currently raising funds to help them move to a new, larger site with better facilities so they can expand the service.

The second charity is LEAF (LEAF Education) who are the creators of Open Farm Sunday, and their mission is to inspire and enable more circular approaches to farming and food systems through integrated, regenerative and vibrant nature-based solutions. School children from the area surrounding Ragley are regular visitors to the estate to experience hands on farming and environmental schemes for themselves.

Funds were raised from generous donations by local food and drink retailers who were carefully chosen to attend to the event because of connections to farming or the environment. Particular thanks go to:

Clover Leaf Events Cloverleaf Events Co.
The Outdoor Pig Company
Bennetts Ice Cream Bennetts Ice Cream
Cotswold Brewery Company / Hawkestone
Goreshill Abbey Farm Ice Cream Gorsehill Abbey Farm

More information about the event and a list of all our generous exhibitors and supporters can be found on our website news page.

Main photograph (in Lord Hertford’s study) L-R

Carole Zambonini, Alcester Day Care Founder; Cliff Armstrong, Alcester Day Care Advisor; Lord Hertford; Margaret Kerr, Alcester Day Care trustee & volunteer co-ordinator; Cllr David Henderson, Mayor of Alcester; Annabel Shakleton, LEAF Open Farm Sunday; Josephine Goodhand, Alcester Day Care volunteer; Elizabeth Lake, LEAF Education.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Big Farmland Bird Count is back. Be part of the only national scheme involving land managers to monitor the effects of conservation programmes on farm birds. Spend just 30 minutes between 6 and 22 February recording species in their native habitats to help identify which birds are most in need of help. We have indentified a number of key locations across Ragley farmland where conservation schemes are in place, providing the best chance of seeing a variety of birds. Results will then be submitted to the national survey.

If you would like to get involved, or simply find out more, please email [email protected] for an information pack.

Find out more: www.bfbc.org.uk

Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Events Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)

NEW VACANCY: Property Manager, Ragley Estate.

This is a key position within a diverse and privately owned rural estate and home to the 9th Marquess of Hertford. Working closely with the Estates Director, this role will ensure effective property management across the businesses.

You will be responsible for assisting with the management of circa 100 units including a large let property portfolio of residential, commercial and agricultural units, providing first class service to both the owners and tenants.

For more information and how to apply, go to our website (link in bio)

https://www.ragley.co.uk/ragley-property-manager-vacancy/

We'd love to win this again next year. If you've been impressed by our game butchers, nominations close on 14th December.
https://eatgame.co.uk/eat-game-awards/nominations/

Did you see Jamie Oliver on BBC Saturday Kitchen this morning? A fabulous recipe for Roast Venison with Chocolate and Barolo Sauce - as an alternative for Christmas. Definitely not gamey... "Go and talk to your butcher". Well said Jamie. Come and ask our butchers about the best cuts of venison for a stunning celebration lunch.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/roast_venison_with_28182

It’s Eat Game Week!
3-9 November

Celebrating all the greatness of game, our butchers have a tasty selection of venison from the Ragley Estate, plus other seasonal game options such as pheasant and partridge.

There are many choices for venison - loin, fillet, haunch and much more and our butchers can make mince on request. We are careful to use the whole carcass so there are so many choices to suit midweek meals, and special occasions. This week’s sausages are venison and black pepper, and they can also prepare some ‘Old English’ to order. There’s also a venison and red wine pie available.

Come in and chat to any of our butchers about the fantastic health benefits of game, and pick up a few cooking tips and recipes.

BEST GAME BUTCHER 2025

Hillers Farm Shop Eat Wild Great British Game Week Eat Game BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation Rachel Green, Celebrity Chef