Springwatch: The ‘majestic’ National Trust estate near Nottinghamshire where BBC Springwatch is being filmed
This year marks the 20th anniversary of BBC Springwatch
A “majestic” National Trust estate in the Peak District will host the BBC’s Springwatch show over the next few weeks.
Longshaw Estate, in the heart of the Peak District, is set to become the new base for the nature show from Monday, May 26.
This year marks 20 years since Springwatch first hit our screens, with the new series being broadcast over the coming three weeks.
The show will be hosted by Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan from Longshaw, while Iolo Williams broadcasts live from Northern Ireland.
An array of live nest-cameras rigged across springtime locations will tell the story of the season alongside a range of pre-recorded films, which have been capturing the magical moments of spring 2025.
BBC Springwatch filmed at the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate
Located just east of Hathersage, Longshaw Estate is one of the jewels in the Peak District’s crown.
Just over an hour’s drive from Nottingham and less for those located in the north of the county, Longshaw is well worth a visit over the summer.
Expressing his excitement for the upcoming series at Longshaw, presenter Chris Packham said: “The species mix there will be very different from what we've been exploring for the last few seasons in the south of England, in the lowland area.
“In Longshaw, there are some key species that we’ll be hoping to meet like curlew, merlin, and red start, all of which are very exciting. We've not had them on the program before.
“Nests that we haven't seen before give us a chance to sort of profile those animals and see a completely different life history that we haven't experienced, and also to talk about any conservation needs that they might have.”
The woodlands, heathlands and meadows around Longshaw are home to many fascinating creatures from large mammals like a herd of wild red deer to smaller ones like bats and hares, as well as a huge variety of birds, insects and reptiles.
You can find more information visiting Longshaw by pressing here.