News Archive

Cuckney House Wedding Fair

28 November 2023

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a wedding show at the beautiful Cuckney House on Sunday, 14th January 2024.

The Courtyard at Welbeck - Christmas Opening Times

15 November 2023

Thinking of heading over to us during the festive period? Be sure to check our Christmas opening hours.

Welbeck Abbey Brewery's NEW Brew - Duchess

8 November 2023

New for 2023, Duchess is an 8.4% Belgian-style Golden Beer limited edition originally planned to celebrate a decade of the Brewery in 2021 (mid-pandemic).

Welbeck Farm Shop - 2024 Farm Retail Awards Finalist

6 November 2023

Welbeck Farm Shop has proudly been shortlisted in the 2024 UK Farm Retail Awards in the category of Butchery of the Year.

Welbeck Farm Shop awarded prestigious Great British Food Awards

27 October 2023

We are delighted to announce the award-winning butchery team at Welbeck Farm Shop has successfully acquired a staggering six silver awards and one bronze in the Great British Food Awards 2023.

Restoration of Edwardian Messenger Glasshouses

23 October 2023

Long-term tenant, Notcutts Dukeries Garden Centre is excited to announce a meticulous restoration project that will breathe new life into the historic Edwardian Messenger Glasshouses.

Welbeck Farm Shop | Festive Food Orders

21 October 2023

When it comes to festive fare, Welbeck Farm Shop has it all sorted from the very best quality meat and game and local free-range turkey to all the trimmings.

Spook-tacular Fun Awaits at Notcutts Dukeries Garden Centre

20 October 2023

Notcutts Garden Centre at Welbeck is gearing up for a fang-tastic Halloween season with a free children’s Halloween Trail through the garden centre to keep the youngsters entertained.

John Burningham’s Bedtime Stories

5 October 2023

Journey from first sketches to award-winning books in John Burningham’s Bedtime Stories showing at The Harley Gallery, from 7 October 2023 until 7 January 2024.

The Harley Café WIN in the Great Food Club Awards

4 October 2023

We are delighted to announce The Harley Café has been named Café of the Year in the 2023 Great Food Club Awards.

Historic Food Courses with Ivan Day

3 September 2023

Food Historian Ivan Day is set to return to The School of Artisan Food later this year with a selection of historical food courses.

Before and After - Restoring a Georgian Manor House

22 August 2023

Cuckney House on the historic Welbeck estate has been transformed into a luxury self-catering holiday accommodation and wedding venue.

As part of the long-term Welbeck Project to re-purpose and breathe new life into the Estate’s collection of historic buildings, the glamorous transformation of one of our largest residential properties to date, Cuckney House, has been revealed.

Biodiversity at Notcutts Garden Centre

24 July 2023

At Notcutts, nature is right at the heart of their business and embedded in their horticultural and countryside DNA. They know that everything they do has an impact on nature, and that’s why they want to protect it for generations to come.

Farm Manager of the Year Finalist

30 June 2023

The 2023 Farmers Weekly Awards finalists have been chosen, and we are proud to announce that our Farm Manager, Ray Beck, has made it to the final shortlist in the Farm Manager of the Year category.

Welbeck Abbey Brewery wins Bronze at SIBA National Independent Beer Awards

11 April 2023

Welbeck Abbey Brewery is delighted to announce their handcrafted ale 'Red Feather' has won Bronze at the SIBA National Independent Beer Awards, having already achieved Gold in the Regional Awards.

'Unseen Treasures' of The Portland Collection

13 March 2023

'Unseen Treasures' of The Portland Collection offers a new, revealing look at this world-class art collection.

Tunnel Vision at The Harley Gallery

28 November 2022

Discover 'Tunnel Vision' at The Harley Gallery. An exhibition that takes a closer look at the mysterious life of the 5th Duke of Portland.

Welbeck Farm Shop Star on Channel 5

8 August 2022

Welbeck Farm Shop appear on a new Channel 5 two-part documentary celebrating seven of the finest farm shops in the country.

In Pictures: Afternoon Tea in Welbeck Abbey's Sunken Garden

17 June 2022

Guests had a glorious afternoon in Welbeck Abbey's Sunken Garden when for the first time, the Sunken Garden and Rose Corridor opened up for an exclusive charity event to raise funds for The Villages of Welbeck Association.

Award-winning ales at Welbeck Abbey Brewery

6 May 2022

We are delighted to announce that Welbeck Abbey Brewery's new beers have won not one... not two... but THREE awards at the recent Farm Shop & Deli Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham.

Welbeck Farm Shop win Butcher's Shop of the Year 2022

29 April 2022

We are delighted to announce Welbeck Farm Shop has been crowned Midlands and East of England Butcher's Shop of the Year 2022.

Barbara Curtis Training Room Opens at The School of Artisan Food

11 February 2022

On Wednesday 9th February 2022, the Barbara Curtis Training Room was officially opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace.

Welbeck Farm Shop highly commended in national awards

15 November 2021

Congratulations to the team at Welbeck Farm Shop for receiving a highly commended accolade in the reader-voted awards at the 2021 Great British Food Awards.

Flagship environmental scheme set for Welbeck estate

5 May 2021

More than 27,000 trees are to be planted, starting this autumn, on land owned by the Welbeck estate at the former Creswell colliery site.

Project preserves ancient broch

14 December 2020

An ancient Iron Age tower on the Caithness estate - part of the Welbeck estate - has been saved for future generations, thanks to the completion of a major conservation project.

Award win for Welbeck Farm Shop

2 November 2020

Welbeck Farm Shop has scooped this year's Food Shop of the Year title in the Great Food Club Awards.

Estate supports Creswell Crags' fundraising auction

24 June 2020

Businesses across Welbeck estate are pleased to offer support to Creswell Crags' fundraising auction, which will be hosted by Derbyshire auctioneer and TV celebrity, Charles Hanson, on 3 July.

Top honours for Welbeck Farm Shop

31 March 2020

Welbeck Farm Shop has scooped two accolades in the prestigious national Farm Shop & Deli Awards announced online last night (Monday 30 March).

Eat less meat, eat better meat

6 March 2020

There’s been a whole lot of talk about the ethics of eating meat recently and its impact on the environment.

Brewery to raise funds for charity project

13 February 2020

Welbeck Abbey Brewery has partnered with Age UK Nottinghamshire to create ‘Men In Sheds’; a beer that will raise funds and awareness for the charity’s ground breaking project for older men.

National award for The School of Artisan Food

10 February 2020

It’s celebrations all round at The School of Artisan Food today, after the team won the title of Best British Cookery School in the first ever national Food and Drink Awards, which aired on ITV last night (9 February).

Peatland restoration project to protect landscape

27 January 2020

A restoration programme has begun on the Langwell and Braemore Estate in Caithness, part of the Welbeck estate, in a bid to improve the ancient bog peatlands and tackle climate change.

Planned improvements at Welbeck lakes

11 October 2019

It is believed that the first lake at Welbeck estate, known as Carburton Forge Lake, was built in 1695. Ten acres of land were leased to John Wheeler of Worcester in 1695 by the Duke, on which he was empowered to build the forge, a dam pool and floodgates.

Portland Tiara Stolen From The Welbeck Estate

23 November 2018

Update on The Portland Collection robbery.

School of Artisan Food Founder and Trustee Alison Swan Parente stars alongside Tom Kerridge in BBC2's Top of the Shop

17 April 2018

Presented by Tom Kerridge, BBC2's new series Top of the Shop, gives enthusiastic kitchen table producers an opportunity to showcase their produce to real customers.

Welbeck is named as one of the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’

17 May 2017

The Welbeck Estates Company Ltd has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

The School of Artisan Food Founder receives Royal Recognition

10 January 2017

Alison Swan Parente, founder of The School of Artisan Food, was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours list. This well-deserved honour is a fitting tribute to her unwavering dedication to services to the charity and education sectors.

Welbeck Estate Awarded Bledisloe Gold Medal for Best Managed Estate

17 November 2016

At an award ceremony held in the Titchfield Library at Welbeck Abbey, William Parente was presented with the award for Welbeck's outstanding achievements in successful land management and development of an agricultural estate.

The Portland Collection wins RIBA East Midlands Building of the Year

10 May 2016

The new gallery for The Portland Collection has won four awards at the 2016 RIBA East Midlands prizegiving. Awards included a regional award, the sustainability award, the conservation award and the sought after East Midlands Building of the Year accolade.

Welbeck Solar Farm Developments

24 March 2015

Construction work is nearing completion at two ground-mounted solar panel sites located on the Welbeck Estate. A 32-acre solar farm at Hunciecroft will generate 7.5MW of low carbon electricity; sufficient energy to power 2,150 homes in the local area. The 70-acre site at Hazel Gap will produce 16MW of solar power, providing 4,300 homes in the region with clean energy.

Welbeck featured in BBC's Escape to the Country

4 March 2015

The Welbeck Estate and The School of Artisan Food are featured in BBC Two's Escape to the Country. BBC Two's Escape to the Country helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. In this series Jules Hudson helps a prospective buyer search for residential properties in Nottinghamshire. The programme's first broadcast was in August 2013 and the series is now being aired again on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

Testament of Youth - World Premier

12 September 2014

Filmed on the Welbeck Estate as well as other locations in Yorkshire, Oxford and London, Testament of Youth, a First World War drama starring Kit Harrington and Alicia Vikander, will premier at the 2014 BFI London Film Festival next month. Produced by Heyday Films and directed by James Kent, the film depicts Juliette Towhidi’s adapted screenplay of Vera Brittain's iconic and powerful First World War memoir, a searing story of love and war, first published in 1933.