Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham
NR21 0LN
Open Today: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Welcome to Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe is the ultimate destination for discovery and an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore enchanting gardens, wander wildlife-rich trails through our internationally recognised nature reserve, get up close with feathered friends, and let imaginations run wild in one of the region’s biggest and best outdoor adventure areas – plus epic indoor play for all weathers!
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Latest News
Family
Summer Memberships Now Available
Pensthorpe Brings Back Popular Summer Membership at Even Lower Price to Support Families Pensthorpe Nature Reserve has announced the return of its popular Summer Membership, now offering even greater value for visitors with a reduced price of just £25 – down from £30 last year. The limited-availability membership provides unlimited access from 18th July to… Read more »
Patrick Johnson
April 19, 2026
Family
Brand-New Play Adventure Opens This Easter
Easter at Pensthorpe is set to be bigger than ever this year. We’re thrilled to announce that our £300,000 outdoor play expansion, The Living Towers, will officially open in time for Easter half term — marking our first brand-new outdoor play development in almost 12 years. And that’s not all… this Easter will also see… Read more »
Patrick Johnson
February 25, 2026
Planning an educational visit for the 2026/27 school year? 🍂
From habitats and food chains to plants and pollinators, our curriculum-linked ‘Discover’ sessions bring learning to life. Choose a visit led by our team or explore at your own pace with a self-led day.
✨ And there’s something exciting on the horizon! We’ll soon be opening our brand-new Discovery Centre – a dedicated space for school visits, designed to make learning even more immersive, inspiring and engaging.
Of course, the best part of visiting will always be stepping outside the classroom! With diverse habitats to explore and wildlife to discover, there’s so much to spark curiosity in the great outdoors. 🐦
Start planning your school’s next adventure:
🔗 Explore educational visits at Pensthorpe
📧 education@pensthorpe.com
#Pensthorpe #SchoolVisits #OutdoorLearning #LearningThroughNature
🌿 Exciting plans are taking shape for 2027!
Today, some of the Pensthorpe team swapped the office for a day of inspiration at @jimmysfarmhq
We spent the day reflecting on the past year, sharing ideas and exploring new ways to make your visits to Pensthorpe even more memorable, whilst planning our 2027 events programme.
From exciting events and family experiences to new ideas for across the park, there was plenty of creativity, enthusiasm and some really exciting discussions about what the future could hold! 💚
We also enjoyed exploring Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, seeing how another fantastic visitor attraction brings its experiences to life, and taking away plenty of inspiration.
A huge thank you to our friends and team at Jimmy’s Farm for making us so welcome!
We’ve got lots to look forward to, and we can’t wait to share more of our plans for 2027 with you.
💬 In the meantime, we’d love to know: what would you like to see more of at Pensthorpe next year?
🎄✨ This Christmas, explore at your own pace.
One of the biggest changes to the North Norfolk Pole for 2026 is something we`re really excited about – giving you more freedom to enjoy the magic your way.
No rushing from one activity to the next. No feeling like you have to move on just as the little ones are having fun.
Instead, once you arrive, you can explore the Secret World of Christmas at your own pace. ❤️
🎅 You`ll have your dedicated time to meet Santa
🧸 Stop and enjoy your Build a Teddy experience
🪙 Spend your Golden Coins and discover festive activities
🔥 Take some time to toast a marshmallow
🎄 Explore, play and soak up the atmosphere
🌿 And make the most of everything Pensthorpe has to offer along the way
Whether they want another go on their favourite activity, spend a little longer playing, or simply stop for a hot chocolate – the day is yours to enjoy.
We want the North Norfolk Pole to feel less like following a timetable and more like stepping into your own Christmas adventure. ✨
🎟️ North Norfolk Pole | 5th–23rd December
A little timeline cleanse to start your week 🧡 A few of our bearded tits calling and hopping among the branches in the wader aviary. Sound on for their tiny chatter – plus, listen out for the male shoveler croaking in the background? 🔊
🎄 ONE OF NORFOLK’S BIGGEST AND MOST UNIQUE CHRISTMAS MARKETS! 🎄
Take a look back at the bustle and festive atmosphere of previous years as we get ready for the return of one of Norfolk’s biggest and best-established Christmas markets!
Explore over 75 indoor and outdoor stalls filled with artisan gifts, handcrafted treasures, and delicious local food and drink, all in the wonderful setting of Pensthorpe Natural Park.
📅 Sunday 29th November
🕙 10am–3pm
🎟️ £3 market entry · Under 16s and annual members FREE
🚗 Free parking
🐾 Dogs welcome at the market
🌿 Make a whole day of it! Pair your Christmas shopping with a visit to Pensthorpe’s nature reserve, with reduced entry of £6.95 per adult or child.
Our full list of sellers will be revealed nearer the time. Tag someone you’d love to bring along! ❤️
👉 Book your tickets now – pre-booking is advised to help speed up admissions.
#Pensthorpe #PensthorpeChristmasMarket #NorfolkChristmas #ShopLocalNorfolk
There`s not long left to enter our October Scarecrow Competition! 🎃
It`s a chance for your class, school, group or home ed group to WIN entry tickets for your whole class! 🌟
🍂 Create a freestanding scarecrow inspired by autumn nature – one entry per class or group.
📍 Deliver it to Pensthorpe between 15–20 October.
🗳️ Visitors will vote for their favourite during our half-term Pumpkin Festival!
✉️ Sign up by Thursday 15 October: education@pensthorpe.com
Parents and carers – we’d love your help spreading the word! Tag your school or nursery, share this in your parent and community groups, or pass it on to a teacher.
Let’s see what your little scarecrow makers can create! 🌾
#Pensthorpe #ScarecrowCompetition #NorfolkSchools #NorfolkParents #NorfolkNurseries #NorfolkHomeEd #HalloweenFun #AutumnActivities #SchoolActivities #NorfolkCommunity
