Leckford Estate News
A lot happens on the Leckford Estate, stay up to date with the latest news, insights and tips from the Waitrose & Partners Farm.
05 May 22
Introducing Children to Gardening
May is the perfect time to start a gardening project. Inspiring children to enjoy plants and gardening provides them with skills to learn more about the environment around them.
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04 Apr 22
Make Your Home Greener this Earth Day
Earth Day is the ideal time to introduce some green into your home! Read on for a list of houseplants that will bring style and health benefits to your home.
04 Mar 22
What Do Your Mother’s Day Flowers Mean?
Flowers are one of the most popular gifts to say thank you, but did you know that different flowers have different meanings?
08 Feb 22
Perfect Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
Pancakes aren't just for Shrove Tuesday. Enjoy these light and fluffy treats on a regular basis with our delicious range of Pancake Recipes.
06 Jan 22
New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy, Healthy Mind
Start the new year as you mean to go. Incorporate small, yet life changing, activities to your day-to-day and see how quickly you can master a new skill or take up a new hobby.
09 Dec 21
Celebrate a Special Christmas with the Leckford Estate
Celebrate a special Christmas with the team at the Leckford Estate this season. Browse our shop, nursery and cafe for delicious recipes and gift inspiration.
18 Nov 21
5 Reasons Why Eating Local and Seasonal Food is Important
Have you ever been curious how big of an impact eating local food has on your health and the environment?
01 Nov 21
English Sparkling Wine at Leckford Estate
In May 2009, Waitrose became the first UK retailer to plant its own vineyard at Leckford Estate in Hampshire. We grow three grape varieties for Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, & Chardonnay.
26 Oct 21
Sustainability at Leckford Estate
Sustainability is part of everything we do at the Leckford Estate - from the packaging we use and our farming practices to the suppliers we partner with.
09 Oct 21
Step into Autumn with Leckford Estate
Autumn may bring cooler weather and shorter days, but there are still many things to look forward to this season. Embrace the season and head for a day out to Leckford Estate.
28 Sep 21
Welcome to the Finest Water Garden in Hampshire
Visit one of the finest Water Gardens in the world. Our famous Water Garden is one of the best-designed water gardens in Hampshire, all whilst retaining the feel of a private garden.
24 Sep 21
Pumpkin Inspired Recipes
Get inspired with our pumpkin recipes, perfect for spicing up your Autumnal cooking while trying out some different flavours!
29 Aug 21
Add A Sparkle to Your Summer with Leckford Estate Brut
Sip in Style with Leckford Estate Brut - now available in a magnum and half-sized bottle.
24 Aug 21
Leckford’s Top Tips for Your Garden This Autumn
Autumn is arguably one of the most favoured times of the year, with its crispy leaves, cosy evenings, rich amber colours and crackling fires, there’s nothing quite like it.
04 Aug 21
Proud to Support Local, Sustainable and Ethical Produce
The Waitrose & Partners Farm is a local food producer itself, supplying the farm shop with a delicious array of items.
29 Jun 21
Gold Award at 2021 BBC Gardeners' World
The Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu was a spectacular event. Our 'Reuse and Recycle' Garden won Gold at this year’s show.
24 Jun 21
Everything you Need to Know about Buddlejas
Longstock Park Nursery on Leckford Estate are proud to be home to a National Collection of over 100 buddlejas.
16 Jun 21
Leckford Farm Shop Welcomes a New Local Producer
At Leckford Estate, we feel passionate about supporting local businesses and locally sourced food and produce. We are delighted to be working with a new local company, Stockbridge Pottery.