ABOUT US
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BRADFORD ESTATES
Bradford Estates is a long-term landowner in the area, responsible for around 12,000 acres of land on the Shropshire border within the West Midlands. We continually invest in our land and property, bringing together local knowledge and historic heritage with an eye on the future.
The Bradford family has called this area home for over 900 years, with a long tradition of stewardship and placemaking. That history includes commissioning Capability Brown’s landscaping at Weston Park in the 18th century, and creating 19th century pleasure grounds including White Sitch and Tong Mere, right by the neighbouring village the site takes its name from.
The estate has also delivered paving and lighting improvements and new public parks for communities across the wider region. Over the generations, we’ve gifted land for schools and playgrounds, provided local housing and jobs, and managed the landscape for farming and forestry.
We’re committed to doing things the right way. That means investing for the long term rather than the short term, and developing sustainable practices across farming, forestry and the communities we’re part of.
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WHY WE'RE DOING THINGS
DIFFERENTLY AT WESTON
Weston is a genuine opportunity to benefit the local area for generations to come. Because we intend to be involved in Weston for the long term, we want to get it right from the outset, which means understanding the people and place around it before any decisions are made.
That’s why we’re taking the time to listen and reflect local knowledge from the very start, ensuring that Weston is grown by the local community.