Boarstall Duck Decoy
A rare piece of living history
Boarstall, Nr Aylesbury HP18 9UX
gwD
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Tel 01280 822850
Email boarstalldecoy@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The decoy is a rare working
Regular demonstrations of the
example of an ingenious device
decoy in action by the war den
which was common in the 17th
and his dog
century. The combined skills of
Nature reserve with rare trees
man and dog used the decoy to
including a 300-year old wild
catch duck for consumption on
pear tree and black poplars
local estates.
Rich habitat for wildlife
Tree-fringed lake with decoy
construction at one end
Visitor centre and picnic area
Opening times, information & admission
4 Apr - 30 Aug
10 - 4
M T W T F S S
8 Apr - 26 Aug
3:30 - 6
M T W T F S S
Open BH Mons: 10 - 4
Admission: £2.60, child £1.25, family £6.50
l Midway between Bicester and Thame. 2 mls W of Brill
w Please contact the property in advance for information