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BRIMPSFIELD PARK ESTATE
Steeped in history; the estates first recorded owner was King Harold's Saxon thane, Duns who built the first of two castles, completed prior to the Norman invasion in 1066, the mounds and moats of both are still visible to this day. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066 Brimpsfield was gifted by William the Conqueror to the son of his cousin, known as Giffard (surnames were not in use at this time). Giffard, in Norman French meant "bloated round cheeks and a double chin" - a trait shared by Brimpsfield's current occupiers!
Hunting and wildlife have always been part of the estate. The Normans introduced rabbits and pheasants the former for hunting, the latter for display, wolves are known to have been present until Tudor times and bears were hunted for their flesh until 900AD! Henry VIII is known to have been fond of the area and hunted deer extensively across it before and during his reign. He also gave Brimpsfield to all six of his wives as a wedding present.
Located between the Roman town of Cirencester and the spa town of Cheltenham. Brimpsfield Park is ideally located for visits from London, the Midlands and the North.
Shooting at Brimpsfield is run and managed by: BRUERN GAME SUPPLIES LTD Contact: Ben Hughes
Tel: +44 7765 515537
Email: info@bruerngamesupplies.co.uk