Knepp Castle

An old English castle decides to "re-wild," giving native plants and animals a chance to roam free and re-establish the natural order.

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Sat., Jan. 12, 2019

Knepp Castle doesn’t have all of Britain’s original breeds. Instead of wild boar, Knepp has an old English pig, the tall and rust-colored Tamworth.

Photo By Charlie Burrell Photo By Charlie Burrell
From Easter to the end of October, visitors to the Knepp Castle estate can “glamp” in rustic huts, yurts, treehouses or bell tents.

Photo By Charlie Burrell Photo By Charlie Burrell
A herd of fallow deer, a type that has been living on the land for thousands of years, congregates at Knepp Castle.

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Safari-goers view Exmoor ponies from their vehicle. Visitors may walk unattended on the marked public footpaths through Knepp Castle's estate at any time of year, but there also are a wide variety of guided wildlife safaris.

Photo By David Plummer Photo By David Plummer