THE ESTATE FARM SHOP & CAFE NURSERY WATER GARDEN GOLF FISHING LECKFORD ESTATE About Our Produce Estate Events Estate News Contact Us THE JOHN SPEDAN LEWIS TRUST THE BEGINNING OF THE TRUST John Spedan Lewis was a passionate naturalist. He developed and worked to build the foundation of Leckford Estate. Whilst living on the Estate, he studied the flora and fauna that was attracted to places such as The Longstock Park Water Garden. In 1955, he retired as chairman to celebrate his work. It was agreed that a fund should be raised to continue the study of natural history projects at Leckford Estate. The John Spedan Lewis Trust for the Advancement of the Natural Sciences was established, with the purpose of 'advancing the cause of education and promoting research into the study and knowledge of the natural sciences'. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JOHN SPEDAN LEWIS TRUST After his death in 1963, John Spedan Lewis’ wish came to life and Leckford Estate became a natural history study centre, celebrating his findings and his wish. The Partnership gave the trust a small building (the old Leckford bath-house), which is now the Trusts field centre. CONTINUING THE LEGACY It was agreed that amateur specialists who were fully qualified should be supported to make collections and keep records of the flora and fauna that homed and visited Leckford Estate. THE TRUST TODAY Since then, many experts have been enticed by Leckford Estate and have visited to examine and study the wide range of organisms on the Estate and the Trust Reserves. This data consists of a range of over 60 years covering flowers, butterflies, spiders, flies, beetles, fungi, mosses and just about anything else! The work of the trust to this day has ensured that the name of John Spedan Lewis and his work has continued to live on in ways that he only once could have dreamed of. Click here to watch our annual lecture. THE RESERVES View the gallery of our beautiful, peaceful nature reserves in the heart of Hampshire, home to many wildlife. Find out more LECKFORD ESTATE RESEARCH Research into the range of issues affecting natural history on the Estate has been ongoing for many years. This includes river fly decline, moth and plant populations. Currently, two research project... Find out more MEMBERS OF THE JOHN SPEDAN LEWIS TRUST The work of John Spedan Lewis lives on through our hardworking trustees of the John Spedan Lewis Trust. Find out more HOW THE TRUST WORKS WITH THE ESTATE The Trust approves management plans for the reserves, instigates and collaborates on research and education and land use, conservation and restoration. Find out more EDUCATION AT LECKFORD The Trust has a mission to highlight and generate interest in the beauty, meaning and state of natural sciences. Find out more THE ENVIRONMENT Rich in wetland habitat such as Phragmites (Norfolk Reed), Leckford is home to rare Moths, Butterflies and a place you can still see and hear Cuckoos and watch Hobby’s catching Mayflies. Find out more RECORD KEEPING Most of our records contribute to the national debate about the state of biodiversity but they also help us observe the change in numbers timings and health. Find out more LECKFORD ESTATE Address The Estate Office Leckford Estate Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6DA Telephone 01264 812110 Longstock Park Farm Shop, Cafe Leckford Estate Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6EH Telephone 01264 810270 Longstock Park Nursery Leckford Estate Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6EH 01264 810894 About Our Produce Estate Events Estate News Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms & Conditions VAT number: 232457280 - Waitrose Ltd Registered Office, 171 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5NN This site was designed & built by iCandy Design and runs on Syrup OUR COOKIES This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential to make our site work and others help us to improve by giving us some insight into how the site is being used. Read more about essential and non-essential cookies in our Privacy Notice ACCEPT DECLINE