Established by ‘William The Conqueror’ as a royal hunting ground in 1079, his ‘Nova Foresta’ was one of the most frequented and enjoyed by The King and his entourage. They would hunt from one hunting lodge to the next. Servants would clear up after breakfast and race through the Forest to the Lodge to prepare and light fires, ready for the hunters arrival later in the day. Most large lodges such as the old manor...























































































































