The topography of Millichope park is a continuum of gently changing altitude running down the length of a limestone escarpment characteristic of Shropshire Hills.
Within this landscape vast tracts of the parkland are dotted with veteran oaks, which constitute one of the richest habitats for a surprising number of invertebrate species. Nectar and pollen resources are abundant not only throughout the park’s verges, in the adjacent gardens, but, also come from a mixed planting of hawthorn, lime, cherry, sweet chestnut and other woody species and many patches of meadow.
A significant SSSI meadow flanks the park from the topside of Baldwyn’s glen; while, bellow it wetland habitat offers clement conditions for water fowl and rich bird life. You can read our recent invertebrate survey in full here. A birds-eye view of the wetlands (bottom right) captures the patterns of water and flora in aid of characterising the habitat type.
The land is lightly grazed by various native rare breeds, such as our Longhorn cattle, Exmoor ponies, and Tamworth x Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs.