The Chillingham cattle are said to be the only survivors of the wild herds which once roamed freely through the forests of Great Britain. Today they live in a beautiful enclosed 365 acre parkland at Chillingham in Northumberland which has been their home since the 13th century. In the summer of 2009 the herd numbered 85 animals.
Chillingham Park has stunning views across Northumberland and is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. Visitors are invited to walk in the parkland escorted by the warden on a tour which shows the scenery and the wild cattle at their very best. The warden will take you close to the cattle and tell you about their history, day to day life in the parkland and how the herd structures itself.
Chillingham Park is home to many other species of wild life. During your visit you may see Roe and Fallow deer, brown hares, foxes and over 50 species of bird including the Nuthatch, Redstart and woodpeckers. The badgers are very wary and not often seen, but the ancient beech and oak trees planted around 1760 are home to the Red Squirrel which you may be lucky enough to glimpse.
The Chillingham herd and the Park are owned by
the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association
a registered charity founded in 1939.
the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association
a registered charity founded in 1939.