Boconnoc Deer Park is known as far back as 1540, Henry VIII’s map of coastal fortifications showed Boconnoc House surrounded by a deer park. It is abundant with beech, oak, ash, and willow trees and is home to 188 lichen species, including the only known British site for Porcina Hibernica. The Deer Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is considered the best old-growth southern oceanic woodland in the South West of England.

Join us for a fascinating wildlife adventure at Boconnoc Estate. Hop on board the tractor-trailer with our Deer Ranger who will lead you on a safari through beautiful grounds to the ancient Deer Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe these graceful creatures in action.

The Safari will start with a talk all about the Deer, their habits and the work that goes into running the Deer Park, following this visitors will be taken to the Deer Park on a tractor-trailer to observe the herd. The Safari will take around 2 hours and is suitable for all ages.  

Sessions are available to book now.

Saturday, 5th July 2025
08:00 - 10:00
11:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
17:00 - 19:00 

Join Polly from Love Club for a unique Life Drawing session, using the trees as our glorious models. 

The session invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and explore the intricate beauty of trees through art. 

In this session, we'll observe the shapes, textures, and patterns of these majestic natural sculptures, capturing their essence with guided drawing exercises and prompts. 

Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to drawing, this relaxed workshop will help you see trees from a fresh perspective and develop your own artistic style. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring any notebooks or special materials you might have, along with something cozy to wear or sit on, and let nature inspire your creativity! 

Chris will bring Mead Ceremonies, Druid Storytelling and Breton Dancing to 2025. 

Join Tim Kellet, from the Cornwall Ancient Tree Forum as he leads an Ancient Tree Safari through the woodlands of the Boconnoc Estate. 

With an introductory talk, guests will learn about ancient trees and their special value to our culture, landscape and biodiversity before investigating the ancient landscape of Boconnoc. 

Explore the grounds, deer park, wood pasture and woodland to gain an insight into the amazing wildlife that lives on the estate, as well as learning how we age trees and the integral part that trees have played within communities at Boconnoc throughout history. 

Guests will visit some of the oldest trees on the estate where our guide will measure and estimate the age of the trees. 

We will explore their own habitats and the wildlife they support. During the walk you will have time to ask questions, photograph and measure some trees and find out why Oliver Rackham said, “one 500-year-old oak is more valuable to biodiversity than 10,000 100-year-old oaks!” 

Please note, there will be uneven ground during this walk, so participants must wear suitable clothing and shoes and be able to get on and off the tractor trailer unaided. 

Sunday, 6th July 2025
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 16:00 

Bee Experience 
Immerse yourself in the inner workings of the beehive with Beekeeper Peter Hunt. Peter keeps bees at Boconnoc, and we have the opportunity to go to the hives with him, wearing a protective bee suit. 

We will see the different development stages of the beehive, learn how to identify different types of pollen coming into the hive, and taste the local honey. Can you spot the Queen? 

This is a paid Enhancement and will be open for bookings shortly.