See what's happening at the Vivat Trust on a week by week basis by following the news stories detailed below.
The Vivat Trust will update these pages with the latest information on how projects are progressing, activities taking place at the Trust's headquarters at Wellbrook Manor and events organised by the Trust.
The Tower of Hallbar was featured on Episode 6 of the current series of Country House Rescue, which aired on Thu 19th July. If you missed it then view it here....
On July 4th the Vivat office visited Hadlow Tower to see the incredible work being done to restore the building to its former glory. Even after a hair-raising climb up 22 storeys of scaffolding you have to stop and admire the far-reaching views across Kent. The contractors are currently rebuilding t...
Keen wildlife spotters will be delighted to know that Red Squirrels frequent the feeders next to Bannatyne Cottage on the Crinan Canal in Argyll, Scotland. Its peaceful isolation, just 85 miles from Glasgow, ensures guests will have a relaxing break with nature. Guests will be pleased to know that d...
The gardens at Wellbrook Manor were opened last weekend, as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Luck was on our side with the weather and our gardeners' hard work meant the grounds were looking wonderful. Almost 200 people visited and a host of volunteers/staff ensured the weekend ran smoothly. Hom...
Just in time for our Garden Open Weekend on 30th Jun / 1st Jul, some chicks have hatched at Wellbrook. Mrs Griffiths was an avid breeder of Araucana chickens and the Vivat Trust have continued in her steps and have both Black and Lavender varieties in the orchard. Come and see them at the weekend....
It is just over a week to go before Vivat opens the Wellbrook Manor gardens on Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July, as part of the National Gardens Scheme. The grounds are looking wonderful and today's welcome sunshine will no doubt help. Please come and visit us. All proceeds will go to s...
