A ceremony has been held to mark the 80th anniversary of the opening of an RAF observation post on the East Devon coast, which played a major role in World War Two weapons testing and training. Brandy Head was part of the Exeter-based Gunnery Research Unit and is located on the South West Coast Path…
Clinton Devon Estates has contributed to a major new national report commissioned by the Wildlife Trusts, which focuses on the rapid drop in insect numbers in the UK. The document, ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’, was commissioned as part of the Trust’s Action for Insects campaign. The Estate was invited to take part to discuss…
Following the temporary closure of its monthly Budleigh Salterton Farmers Market due to the coronavirus crisis, Clinton Devon Estates has launched a home delivery service so the community can still buy its award winning Clinton Venison. Regular customers have been snapping up the range of venison sausages, burgers, roasting joints and steaks, which are popular…
While the UK is in lockdown during the coronavirus crisis, essential timber harvesting work is continuing at Clinton Devon Estates to maintain vital supplies to the industry. Defra has confirmed those involved in the supply chain of wood for key goods have been designated as key workers, and the forestry team at Clinton Devon Estates…
With some people struggling to buy basic supplies during the coronavirus crisis, Clinton Dairy in East Devon is stepping in to help local people, by reducing the price of its organic milk by a third. The dairy runs a 24/7 organic milk vending machine at Otterton Mill visitor centre and in response to the current…
The government guidance on social distancing during the Covid-19 outbreak is clear, but achieving it in a milking parlour while caring for hundreds of dairy cows can bring its own challenges. At Clinton Dairy in East Devon, the team have successfully adapted their entire milking operation to ensure they can follow all of the essential…
Clinton Devon Estates staff in North Devon have formed a rural support network to help vulnerable people in the community during the coronavirus crisis. Led by supervisor Roger Tinson, the team have been collecting and delivering medication and shopping for elderly or vulnerable residents who are unable to leave their homes. They are tenants of…
Large rural estates have a pivotal role to play in easing Britain’s rural housing crisis. As Devon’s largest private landowner, supporting the growth of sustainable communities has driven our business approach for generations. Statistics published by the Institute for Public Policy Research show the average rural house price is around £87,000 more than the urban…
Our primary concern is the health and safety of our tenants, employees and visitors at this unprecedented time. In response to the current situation we have assembled a Coronavirus Management Team to address the risks this situation presents. We would like to reassure you that the Estate remains operational with safety measures in place to…
As supermarkets struggle to keep shelves stocked during the Covid-19 pandemic, the team at Clinton Dairy in East Devon are continuing to work around the clock to ensure organic milk supplies are maintained. The Clinton Devon Farms Partnership (CDFP), a Clinton Devon Estates farming business, manages two organic dairy farms, Otter farm and Dalditch farm,…