We have re-imaged how we use our land to better balance food production, water and the environment.
Use the slider below to see what this looks like - and visit our Ecological Masterplan page for further details
Landscape-scale holistic nature recovery project generating BNG units for developers
Perennial nut cropping cropping to reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and serve the local healthy food market
Walking tours for individuals and groups
Guided Wildlife photography & beaver watching
Bespoke group tours
Education visits
Harnessing the incredible power of nature to drive change
Beaver engineering
Natural Flood Management
Holistic water management
Step into the future of UK land use with us as we establish a completely new model of farming using trees (agroforestry), nature-based approaches to conservation and climate action.
Tour the biodiversity project, woodland and wetland creation areas and learn about our holistic approach to landscape management.
We are the proud home of the first beavers to return to Essex for over 400 years. As a working farming estate we care deeply about our environment, woodlands and the wildlife we provide a home for. Enjoy the fruits of the forest with our sustainably produced, seasonal wild venison.
Come and visit for beaver guided walking tours and guided photography hides.
Just a stones throw from Braintree, Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Stansted Airport, the M11, Cambridge, Colchester and Chelmsford we are on your doorstep. Come and visit!
Partners: Sir T.E. Ruggles-Brise Bt., Lady R.E. Ruggles-Brise DL., A.E. Ruggles-Brise, A.C Ruggles-Brise. 'Spains Hall Estate' and logo are Registered Trademarks of the Spains Hall Partnership