We make no apologies for stating our intentions for creating a
sustainable and ecologically sound future up front rather than as
with many venues, just positioning as an afterthought or appendix!
We are proud to be the third generation to be custodians of our 120 acre farm and estate at Norton
Grounds. As arable farmers we are more aware than most of the effect even just small positive
measures to our environment can make. Our conversion of ancient farm buildings to events spaces
and accommodation was sensitively designed to reuse as much of the original fabric of buildings so
timber and stone to clad walls and using sympathetic and water-based paints and natural materials
in the restoration.
We believe and live by an ethos
PLANET, PLACE, PEOPLE
which encompasses our commitment to a
sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
Much of our electricity is solar generated and LED lighting and sensors
are used throughout. Our gardens and grounds are irrigated
by water from the estate streams using a system of pumps and continually
monitored for leakages etc.
Manure from our equestrian centre is used annually as fertiliser on our fields.
Stoves in accommodation areas use timber from fallen trees on the estate
and our woodland.
All laundry is washed at lower
temperatures using bio-based products.
All toiletries throughout venue and
accommodation are refillable.
