Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham
NR21 0LN
Open Today: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pensthorpe is the ultimate destination for discovery and an action-packed day out for the whole family. Here you can explore magical gardens, take a trail through our internationally recognised reserve, and get up close with feathered friends.
For little nature lovers, there are awesome indoor and outdoor play areas, off-road rides, and lots to learn. Don’t forget to wet your beak at our café and stop off at the shop too. Are you ready for adventure?
Volunteers Week is a national celebration of the hard work and dedication of volunteers across the UK. This year, Volunteers Week takes place from 1-7 June. Volunteers make a vital contribution to our communities. They work in a wide range of settings, from schools and hospitals to charities and community groups. They give their time,… Read more »
May 31, 2023
World Curlew Day is a global awareness day that celebrates the curlew, a large wading bird that is found in many parts of the world. The day is held on April 21st, which is the feast day of Saint Beuno, the patron saint of curlews. Curlews are beautiful and iconic birds. They are known for… Read more »
April 21, 2023
This February the decision was made to catch our flock of 56 greater flamingos at Pensthorpe. One of our two year old chicks had a lump on his head that we wanted the vet to check out and we decided it would be an excellent opportunity to catch the whole flock to give them all… Read more »
March 3, 2023
Happy Volunteers Week!
Today marks the start of volunteers` week, a week to recognise and appreciate the hard work and contribution carried out by individuals all across the UK; we’re marking this week by celebrating the hard work of our wonderful group of volunteers we currently have as part of our Pensthorpe team.
The hard work carried out by our volunteers is vital to our success, and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to be supported by a group of highly committed and enthusiastic individuals!
To find out more about becoming a volunteer, please see our website:
https://pensthorpe.com/about-us/become-a-volunteer/
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The Curlew Project update
Here we have; Calypso, Curie, Cleopatra and Crumble.
At 5 days old, they moved to their outside polytunnel aviaries, where they stay with others of a similar age until about 35 days old.
Watching them grow into their big feet is simply fantastic!
More updates to come soon on this year`s hatchlings from The Curlew Project.
https://www.curlewrecoveryproject.co.uk/
https://pensthorpe.com/about-us/the-conservation-trust/curlew/
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Sculptures emerging from the flora.
So many beautiful sculptures nestled in nature around the reserve. Foxglove by Toby Winterbourn and Birds by Ros Newman, are just a couple of the hidden gems around the reserve. See if you can spot them when you next take a wander.
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Our reserve team and volunteers worked hard over the last few weeks to repair the boardwalk across our wildflower meadow.
It looks fantastic, just in time for the flowers to bloom across the meadow!
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Our red crowned crane has had a chick!
We are so excited to announce that our red crowned crane has hatched a chick! The chick is doing well and is growing quickly. We can`t wait to watch it grow!
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Meet Cleopatra & Crumble
These hatchlings came from RAF Barkston Heath. They hatched along with Caligula and Curie. Thanks to our Aviculture Wardens for these amazing updates on the progress of the first clutch of eggs of this year`s Curlew Project.
Scroll for curlew hatchling progress.
Find out more about the Curlew Project.
https://www.curlewrecoveryproject.co.uk/
https://pensthorpe.com/about-us/the-conservation-trust/curlew/
#pensthorpe #conservation #curlew #endangeredspecies #rarebird #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #beautiful #birding
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