After 800 years with one family, 9,500-acre UK estate bought for wildlife with 25,000 donors’ help​on November 10, 2026 at 5:30 am

The Rothbury Estate in Northumberland has successfully been bought for nature conservation, thanks to the generous contributions of over 25,000 supporters from across 50 countries, amassing nearly £30 million. The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust will oversee restoration efforts, plan a nature corridor, and engage with local farmers to align conservation with farming. This purchase heralds a fresh chapter of conservation initiatives and community involvement.