ENGLEFIELD ESTATE
The designated area comprises 272 hectares of the historic park and garden at Englefield but excludes Englefield House itself. This area sits within the wider context of some 5665 hectares of estate woodland and farmland around the village of Englefield.
Access
Directions - From Junction 12 on the M4, take the A4 SW towards Thatcham and Pamber Heath. At the second roundabout, take the A340 N towards Pangbourne. After c1.5km, turn left for Englefield Village. Access points - There is parking available in Englefield Village close to the start of a permissive path at OS grid reference 6273 7212. Access to the designated area can also be had via the existing network of public footpaths and via the permissive path up the drive to Englefield House. Generally, public access is available all year on the public roads and permissive footpath shown on the map. 7 acres of gardens immediately surrounding Englefield House are open to the public on certain days depending on the time of year. Opening times for the gardens can be found on the estate's website at www.englefieldestate.co.uk/englefield_house/e_gardens.asp. A charge applies for adult entry. It is regretted that the gardens are closed to dogs.
The owner's binding undertakings
With regard to the designated property (outlined in red on the attached map) the owners have given the following undertakings: 1. We shall take reasonable steps for its maintenance and the preservation of its character. In particular: 1.1 we shall abide by the mandatory terms of the Heritage Management Plan ("the Plan") dated June 2005 and agreed with Natural England, insofar as it is concerned with the maintenance of the Property and the preservation of its character; and 1.2 as envisaged by the Plan we shall provide a copy of the Undertaking to constitute Appendix I thereof 2. We shall take the following steps to secure reasonable access to the public: 2.1 keep open the existing network of public rights of way within the Property; 2.2 (with a view to the provision of a range of circular walks by connecting the existing public rights of way network and quieter lanes) provide withi…