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 This is a pilot project created by the National Trust at Erddig, who want to introduce working horses as a more environmentally friendly way of managing their 174 acres of woodland. This project has two great benefits:
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The working horses are used to extract timber from fragile or hard to reach areas within the estate to minimise disturbance and damage.
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The working horses have become a new tourist attraction by offering visitors the chance to take a horse drawn carriage ride around the estate and even the opportunity to see working demonstrations using the horses. These include log pulling and lawn mowing using a restored 1920's lawnmower.
Erddig offers more than a day out - it offers an experience, allowing visitors to get involved and actually learn about woodlands.
Further Information
 Wrexham What's On Guide
Erddig Hall
Erddig is one of the most fascinating houses in Britain, not least because of the unusually close relationship that existed between the family of the house and their servants. The beautiful and extensive range of outbuildings includes kitchen, laundry, bakehouse, stables, sawmill, smithy and joiner's shop, while the stunning state rooms display most of their original 18th- and 19th-century furniture and furnishings, including some exquisite Chinese wallpaper. The large walled garden has been restored to its 18th-century formal design and has a Victorian parterre and yew walk. It also contains the National Collection of Ivies. There is an extensive park with woodland walks. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available.
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