VISIT Pensthorpe, the
award-winning home of
BBC Springwatch, and
enjoy a fun and fascinat-
ing day out for all the
family.
The new Wild on Wildlife activity
booklet will help children to discov-
er the fun things to see, spot and
do at Pensthorpe in a fun and
enjoyable way.
Explore the Junior Springwatch
Trail, with stamps to mark their suc-
cess, become a bug detective and
find giant bugs on the bug walk,
discover underwater minibeasts
while pond dipping, or join the war-
den during bird feeding and learn
about all the different birds you can
see, and lots, lots more.
The nature reserve, gardens and
farm are all set in the beautiful
Wensum Valley in North Norfolk,
and no matter what time of year
you visit, there is always something
new and exciting to see and do.
From Easter onwards join the
popular Wensum Discovery Tour.
Visitors are invited to join an expert
guide on an entertaining and factual
Land Rover safari tour
that offers a rare
glimpse into those
parts of Pensthorpe
not normally accessi-
ble to visitors.
East Barsham
Near Fakenham
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Join in with bird feeding at Pensthorpe, and learn about all the
different birds you can see.
Take a Land Rover tour to some of the parts of Pensthorpe not normally accessible to
visitors.
NEW LIFE
Spring sees the opening of the new
Springwatch Garden, which is dedicated to
wildlife gardening, with lots of ideas to take
home. New life flourishes in the park with duck-
lings and chicks all around the park, enjoy also
the flashes of colour from thousands of bulbs in
the serene lakeside Wave Garden.
GO WILD
On Saturday, May 16th, go Wild About the
Wensum. This special event brings local organi-
sations and the community together to celebrate
and learn about the very special Wensum Valley.
Children-friendly activities, and walks and talks
on the wildlife of the Wensum Valley, makes this
a great family day out.
GARDENING & FOOD FAIR
As we enter summer, Pensthorpe celebrates
the season with its annual Gardening & Food
Fair on June 6th and 7th. This annual event
brings together stunning plants and delicious
food. Wade through gorgeous plants from top
nurseries and discover the tantalising aromas in
the food marquee.
Why not head out into the park and take
inspiration from the incredible gardens � the
Millennium Garden designed by world-renowned
plantsman Piet Oudolf, and the Wave Garden by
Julie Toll, both RHS Chelsea Gold Medal
Winners. Piet is widely recognised as one of the
most influential garden designers of the last 20
years and his Pensthorpe garden was his first
outside his native Holland. Over the course of
2009 the Millennium Garden is being redevel-
oped in accordance with a new plan prepared
by Piet, and will be the first of his gardens to
reflect his latest ideas.
MEDIEVAL SPECTACULAR
The Mediaeval Spectacular is a summer treat
for all ages and takes place at Pensthorpe on
August 29th, 30th and 31st. Take a step back in
time as Pensthorpe is invaded by medieval
hordes. Marvel at the entertaining minstrels, roar
at a jousting match or chat to costumed crafts-
men making and selling their historical wares at
Norfolk's largest Mediaeval event.
A walk around the reserve gives you countless
opportunities to spot the numerous bird species
on the lakes and in the woodland. Take a trip on
the Wensum Discovery Tour or visit the
Pensthorpe Conservation Centre. After your walk
enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal in the
Courtyard Caf� or browse for gifts and home-
wares in the large Gift Shop.
Pensthorpe is on the A1067, one mile from
Fakenham.
YOUR PENSTHORPE
SUMMER SAVER
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