Out & About …

… on the North York Moors, or wherever I happen to be.

Category: Studley Royal Park

  • The Lake, Studley Park

    The Lake, Studley Park

    John Aislabie first began to create the landscaped gardens of Studley Park around 1716 but it was only after he retired from Parliament under dubious circumstances that he was able to devote fully to the task. During his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Aislabie guided the bill through the House of Commons whereby the…

  • Fallow deer, Studley Royal Park

    Fallow deer, Studley Royal Park

    There are three herds of deer in Studley Royal Park, Sika, Red and Fallow, about 600 in total. This morning they arrived to greet the National Trust ranger’s feeding tractor together in one massive pack yet still each herd sticking close together. They are currently being fed every other day but this will soon stop…