Pre-war, an avenue of trees stood on Alscot land that started at Lodge Park and swept across the land as far as Top Park. Using the two remaining oak trees as the starting point, a new avenue of oak trees has been planted across Lodge Park in the first phase to recreate the avenue that was lost to war time needs.

The new avenue is being planted to recognise James Holman-West’s forthcoming 21st birthday. Each of the 42 oak trees, 21 either side, were originally planted on the Estate over 10 years ago in a nursery woodland and have been transported using a mechanical tree spade.

It is hoped that eventually we can continue the avenue with another phase of planting.