Guided Walks and Tours

Led by either the owner, John Shields or David Stretton of Donington Deer Management

Tours include the Red and Fallow Deer, the History of Donington Park, its ancient Oak trees, and a visit to the Countess’ Cross

A light walk & talk followed by supper in the Hotel

We start in the Hotel Barn car park, with a ten minute walk to the Deer Park. If booking in the winter, it will be an afternoon walk followed by an early supper, or a morning walk followed by lunch. In the summer, a 6.30pm start will be followed by a meal at approx 8.45pm.
The current price is £25 per person for the tour and full menu or £20 for the tour, main course and dessert, paid in full two weeks in advance.

You will need to bring a change of shoes for the meal and some wet weather gear. Walking boots or Wellingtons are recommended. The ground is clay, so it is not so easy when wet. If the weather is appalling, we will postpone until another day. This walk is not suitable for the elderly, for wheelchairs, or for small children. We will need to keep together as one group, and not have stragglers. The idea is not to spook the deer, which are a wild herd, thus no dogs allowed. Tours are for groups of 15 to 30 adults, must be pre-booked and pre-paid. We never hold them in June & early July (calving) or October (rutting).