Whistlewood Common is a beautiful ten-acre site found in the heart of the Midlands, just outside the gorgeous village of Melbourne, Derbyshire. This greenbelt site was brought by the local community, with the vision to create meadows, woodlands and orchards for the use of future generations. Our Whistlewood experts share their knowledge through workshops exploring arts, culture and rural know-how throughout the year, as well as hosting our own music & food festival. The past three years have seen the planting of over 3,500 trees, developing the land using sustainable permaculture ethics and principles and nurturing local wildlife. Whistlewood invites ...
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