GALLERIES

St Ives through the seasons

Spring

Life returns after the long winter

Spring at St Ives — bluebells, blossom and the first warmth of the year across the Estate.

Summer

Summer scenes at St Ives

Heather Park living up to its name, wildflowers at the pond, and long green days.

Autumn

A magical time of year

Autumn at St Ives is a magical time — some images from around the Estate.

Winter

Winter scenes from around the Estate

Snow showers, frosted paths and the pond on the coldest days.

Kettlewell Reservoir

A haven for wildlife

Kettlewell Reservoir is a disused reservoir on the St Ives Estate. It was built about 1909 but developed leaks and was subsequently abandoned. Since then it has been left virtually untouched and has become a haven for wildlife. It is hoped that it will long remain so.

An aerial view of the disused Kettlewell reservoir, ( centre of pic.), with the CAN commemorative woodland outlined in red, showing how the woodland almost surrounds the old reservoir itself.

‍ ‍Azure Damselfly

Large Red Damselfly

Speckled Wood Butterfly

STOP PRESS ! July 10th 2026.

We are very pleased to announce that Kettlewell Reservoir has now been classified as a protected area for wildlife.

Safe now, forever, for wildlife and future generations.