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Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN Open 10am daily | T: 01328 851465 | E: [email protected] | W: www.pensthorpe.com
10am – 12pm | 12pm – 1:30pm | 1:30pm – 3pm | 3pm – 4:30pm Timed play sessions must be booked in advance (see booking form).
Conservation Actively Saving Species
Pensthorpe Natural Park is a natural haven for wildlife as well as a place where rare waterfowl breed. Our 750 acres are linked with trails through ancient fenland meadows and woodlands, passing by lakes and the beautiful Wensum River. Whether you wish to walk the whole site, relax on one of our many benches taking in the picturesque views or take advantage of our wheelchair friendly pathways* we have something for
everyone. The reserve o�ers a range of habitats which support the natural flora and fauna of the Wensum Valley. Our large free-flight aviary o�ers a truly unique experience enabling visitors to be in close proximity to species of birds from around the world. Why not feed some of our amazing waterfowl around the park, great at any time of the year but especially during the winter months when their plumage is at its best? Pensthorpe Conservation Trust is involved in valuable breeding and re-introduction programmes of endangered species and in the spring of 2007 we opened our conservation centre which now
houses six of the world’s 15 species of crane. Included in the acreage is our Conservation Grade Farm, a type of farming that increases biodiversity on the land by putting aside areas on the farm to wildlife. Learn more on our Wensum Discovery Tour and get the chance to see our Norfolk Horn sheep and our Longhorn cattle.
Gardens Four inspirational gardens and one of the largest Wildflower Meadows in North Norfolk
The Millennium Garden, designed by world renowned Piet Oudolf is a summer and autumn garden reaching its peak of colour and interest in August and September. The planting in the Millennium Garden continues to provide interest during the colder winter months as you walk through the flowing grasses. The Wave Garden, designed by Julie Toll, is a spring garden bringing its main colour and interest from the beginning of the year into early summer. Fiery autumn colours later in the year lead onto the fabulous winter structures of the trees and shrubs. Springwatch presenter Chris Packham opened our Wildlife Habitat Garden in 2009. This garden shows you di�erent ways in which to encourage wildlife into your garden and is a perfect place to relax and see what wildlife you can find.
WildRootz and Hootz House Inspiring and educating the next generation through adventure play…nature’s way!
Join ‘Hootz’ the owl and embark on a fascinating journey as you scramble, swoop, splash and slide your way around his wild world and magnificent new house. From a giant 11m high winding slide tower ‘The Worm’ to a shallow stream to splash through, WildRootz is designed to reconnect children to the natural world. You can swoop like a falcon, scramble like a spider and dig like a mole as you discover underground burrows, zip wires and an assault course in the trees! ‘Come in’ and see what’s new for WildRootz as the outdoors comes indoors with Hootz House, an epic indoor adventure. Switch onto wildlife as you clamber your way up huge tree towers, scurry your way through twisting tunnels and race your way down winding slides unearthing facts about the enchanting species that share our natural world. For your safety and enjoyment, we operate timed play sessions in Hootz House:
Group visits to Pensthorpe Natural Park Adults: £8.00 | Seniors: £8.00 | Children (3-16yrs) £8.00
Under 3’s: Free
Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN
Open 10am daily | T: 01328 851465 | E: [email protected] | W: www.pensthorpe.com
FACILITIES Our Café and Gift Shop are open throughout the year and are free to enter without gaining a ticket for the park. The café sources food as locally as possible, providing home-cooked food throughout the year and can easily accommodate a large number of people. The Gift Shop provides a fantastic range of items, from special gifts to bird feed and plants. Don’t miss our fantastic Christmas shopping opportunities followed by a Christmas Dinner or Mince Pies.
GUIDED TALKS Both our Garden Walk and Talk or Introductory Talk & Guided walk last approximately 40 minutes. The Garden talk will lead you through our fantastic gardens explaining the planting and talking about the plant species we have here. On the Introductory Walk, a warden will lead you around the reserve giving you insights in to some of the species we have on the Reserve and a little back ground on how the park was formed. Our Garden and Introductory Walk and Talks’ are priced at £30 per Talk with a maximum of 20 people per group.
The Pensthorpe Explorer Adults £5.00 Children £4.00 This commentated vehicle adventure takes you to areas of the reserve not usually accessible to the public. A guide will talk you through the changes in the landscape, our Conservation Grade Farm land and the di�erent habitats within the reserve. The tour can take a maximum of 28 people and all places have to be paid for in advance (summer season only).
PLUS Coach Drivers receive a Free £5.00 voucher for food / drink in our café; just ask at our shop on arrival
How to book: T: Contact us on 01328 851465
E: Fill in a booking form and email to [email protected] or return to:
Pensthorpe Natural Park,
Fakenham,
Norfolk,
NR21 0LN
Group rates apply for parties of 15 or more. More information on group visits to Pensthorpe Natural Park can be found on our website www.pensthorpe.com
Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN
Open 10am daily | T: 01328 851465 | E: [email protected] | W: www.pensthorpe.com
Gardens
Millennium Garden Designed by world renowned Piet Oudolf The Millennium Garden is a mixture of perennials and grasses which blend
seamlessly into the landscape here at Pensthorpe. The Millennium Garden,
originally planted in 1999, is one of the first designs that Piet has revisited so it
could be replanted in 2010. The garden has all-year interest starting with spring
bulbs flowing onto a rich tapestry of greens provided by the emerging
perennials and grasses. During the height of the summer, the garden comes
into a league of its own, putting on a grand display with a kaleidoscope of
sumptuous colour. The garden then mellows into the delightful golden and
russet hues of autumn before becoming a
dramatic sculptural seed head garden in the crisp days of winter. The
diverse seasonal needs of wildlife have not been forgotten. There are
butterflies galore from early summer through to early autumn, birds
hunting for nesting material in spring, grubs throughout the summer and
then seeds from the flowers in the autumn and winter. Wave and Waveline Garden Designed by Chelsea Gold Award winner Julie Toll With its meandering paths and the most beautiful lakeside environment, the Wave
Garden is filled with ferns, Lilyturf, Euphorbia, Geranium, Aquilegia and Campanula
species. Spring flowers include Brunnera Langtrees, Primula, carpets of Ladies
Bedstraw and Stitchwort, Helleborus, Pulmonaria and Omphalodes cappadocica.
You can also enjoy elevated views of the Millennium Garden from tranquil seating
areas in the WaveLine Garden.
Wildlife Habitat Garden The Wildlife Habitat Garden is divided into di�erent habitat types and areas:
Dragonflies and Amphibians, Bats and Moths, Beetles, Garden Birds, Butterflies,
Reptiles and Bees. It has been planted accordingly and attracts a huge array of
insects and small birds. Two meadow areas have been planted with several hundred
native wildflower plants to form a Bee Meadow and Butterfly Meadow. Spring bulbs
include dwarf Iris, dwarf Narcissus and Muscari.
