Address
Pensthorpe Natural Park,
Fakenham,
Norfolk,
NR21 0LN
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 16 - Sun 24 Feb | Home Tweet Home |
Tue 2 - Tue 9 Apr | In Flight |
Sat 6 - Mon 22 Apr | Easter Eggstravaganza |
Sun 12 May | Wild about the Wensum |
Sat 18 - Sun 19 May | Pensthorpe Bird and Wildlife Fair |
Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun | Spring Calling |
Details
Celebrate National Nest Box Week (14th-21st February) by exploring our nest box trail that will challenge your knowledge of our native wildlife; and discovering how you can encourage birds to nest in your garden.
We have everything you’ll need to house and feed your local bird life from our shop.
Important information regarding the event:
Our nest box trail is included in the standard admission price
Our build a bird box activity will be at an extra nominal cost
Under 3’s and Pensthorpe Annual Members are FREE
Hootz House, our indoor play area is included in the standard admission price – please ensure you are wearing or bring socks. If you forget, you can buy socks of all sizes for £1 a pair in Hootz House.
We recommend you book one of our timed sessions for Hootz House, these will be running from 10am – 4pm.
Parking is FREE
Unfortunately, unless they are assistance dogs, dogs cannot enter the main reserve.
The event will run from 10am – 4pm
BBC Gardeners’ World 2-for-1 gardens to visit cards will be valid for this event, however not valid at weekends or for entry after 3pm. Please refer to the cards’ Terms and Conditions for more specific information
Norfolk's Best Large Attraction 2015. Hootz House voted Best Sustainable Project 2015. Norfolk's Best Large Attraction 2014. Norfolk Tourism Award Winner 2005; National Environmental Award 2005, Berry Savory Award 2004/05.
Event details
Dates | Times |
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Sat 16 - Sun 24 Feb 2019 | 10:00 to 16:00 |
Directions
Map reference: TF 947294 Lat: 52.82693 Long: 0.88847
By Road:
One mile east of Fakenham off the A1067 Norwich to Fakenham road.
By Public Transport:
From King's Lynn station it is 20 miles to Pensthorpe Natural Park.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 18 miles from King's Lynn station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Norfolk's Best Large Attraction 2015. Hootz House voted Best Sustainable Project 2015. Norfolk's Best Large Attraction 2014. Norfolk Tourism Award Winner 2005; National Environmental Award 2005, Berry Savory Award 2004/05.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
is gravel
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
Baby changing facilities
General
Clear signage
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Notes
Although not all of our reserve is accessible via wheel chair given the nature of the attraction, special care has been taken to provide pathways and routes with a firm surface and wheel chair friendly access, these are highlighted on our Park Guide. Every attention has been paid to accessability for all abilities and ages and our wardens and staff are happy to reserve wheel chairs and assist wherever possible