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THE JOURNAL
Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire — exploring the craft, the landscape, and the flavours that shape our spirits.
LATEST NEWS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
Wildlife on the Downs | Where Conservation Meets Craft
Downton Distillery’s rewilded grounds are home to five red-listed and seven amber-listed bird species, visiting with the changing seasons. This thriving habitat reflects our commitment to conservation, offering a unique...
Conservation | Wiltshire Downs | The Great Bustard
The Great Bustard is one of Britain's most remarkable birds and one of the heaviest flying birds on Earth. Fossil evidence suggests that bustard-like birds have existed for millions of...
The Peregrines of Salisbury Cathedral
Peregrine falcons returned to Salisbury Cathedral in 2014, having been absent for over 60 years. Since then 27 chicks have fledged in the South tower of the Cathedral. The chicks...
Education | Wiltshire Downs | Wick Down
The hills around the distillery truly are alive with the sound of music. Not from instruments or orchestras, but from the countless birds and wildlife that inhabit the chalk downs...
