A new vision of land management

We have re-imaged how we use our land to better balance food production, water and the environment.

Use the slider below to see what this looks like - and visit our Ecological Masterplan page for further details

Biodiversity Net Gain

Landscape-scale holistic nature recovery project generating BNG units for developers

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Agroforestry

Perennial nut cropping cropping to reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and serve the local healthy food market

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Tours & Visits

Walking tours for individuals and groups

Guided Wildlife photography & beaver watching

Bespoke group tours

Education visits

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Nature-based solutions

Harnessing the incredible power of nature to drive change

Beaver engineering

Natural Flood Management

Holistic water management

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Environment & Biodiversity

Working with, and for, our natural environment

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People

Partnerships to heal and inform

Education visits

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Step into the future of UK land use with us as we establish a completely new model of farming using trees (agroforestry), nature-based approaches to conservation and climate action.


Tour the biodiversity project, woodland and wetland creation areas and learn about our holistic approach to landscape management.


We are the proud home of the first beavers to return to Essex for over 400 years. As a working farming estate we care deeply about our environment, woodlands and the wildlife we provide a home for. Enjoy the fruits of the forest with our sustainably produced, seasonal wild venison


Come and visit for beaver guided walking tours and guided photography hides.


Just a stones throw from Braintree, Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Stansted Airport, the M11, Cambridge, Colchester and Chelmsford we are on your doorstep. Come and visit!

Latest news

by Archie Ruggles-Brise 9 December 2024
By Sarah Brockless (Estate Ecologist) 9th December 2024
by Archie Ruggles-Brise 18 October 2024
New tool makes working out which NCA you are in far easier
by Archie Ruggles-Brise 9 September 2024
Summer has been full of excitement on the estate with the discovery of a potentially important bat roost
A field of flowers
by Archie Ruggles-Brise 11 July 2024
Essex farm Spains Hall Estate have completed what is believed to be the first off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) deal in Braintree District in north west Essex
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