Location: Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AN

Business type: Venue

Business website: www.extonpark.co.uk/

Date listed: October 14, 2024

“Exton Estate is a large rural Estate located in the heart of the picturesque county of Rutland…The core of the business is centred around farming, forestry, residential properties, commercial properties as well as venues for events and weddings with marquee receptions…the perfect wedding venue in Rutland for Weddings…” Rutland is also home to the notorious Cottesmore Hunt (which featured in many Protect the Wild posts in 2024), and almost inevitably Exton Park hosted a ‘fun ride’ for the Cottesmore in July 2024 (which was demoed by Northants Hunt Sabs) and the Boxing Day meet of the Cottesmore in 2023. Exton also has its own Shoot: “undulating ground, ancient woodlands and high hedges together with tried and tested game cover placement combine to produce memorable and challenging pheasants and partridges.” The rather telling image (attached) nails any claim that killing intensively reared birds is a ‘sport’ for anyone other than white men…

Links to further information

Credits

Information provided by a supporter (thank you)

Listing is to inform choice only. By listing a business we are not suggesting or implying that the business is acting unlawfully. We are not asking for a boycott of the business. If you wish to contact the business please do so politely. We are a non-violent organisation and making threats, intimidating or harassing individuals is never acceptable under any circumstances and may lead to prosecution.

Listing is to inform choice only. By listing a business we are not suggesting or implying that the business is acting unlawfully. We are not asking for a boycott of the business. If you wish to contact the business please do so politely. We are a non-violent organisation and making threats, intimidating or harassing individuals is never acceptable under any circumstances and may lead to prosecution.