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
🦩 Flamingo Fridays 🦩
Can you tell a male flamingo from a female? 👀
With Greater Flamingos, size can give us a clue. Generally, males tend to be taller and larger, while females tend to be smaller – so when you`ve got some of the tallest and shortest members of the flock standing alongside each other, the difference can be surprisingly noticeable!
But there`s a catch…
For all those flamingos somewhere in the middle, looks alone aren`t always enough to know for certain. That`s why our keepers can use DNA testing after 5 months old to determine whether a bird is male or female.
So next time you`re at Pensthorpe, have a look at the flock and see if you can work out who`s who! 👀
A little festive indulgence awaits… 🎄🫖✨
Our festive afternoon teas at Pensthorpe are now available to book! Gather your favourite people and make time for a delicious catch-up filled with Christmas cheer. ❤️
Book your festive treat on the tickets page of our website 😊
Morning sunshine and a fleeting glimpse of two deer bounding through the far reaches of the reserve. A lovely moment from one of our quieter corners. 🌿🦌
The colours are turning and the sounds of autumn are returning to our 700-acre reserve. 🍂 A season of change, with something new to notice every day.
#Autumn #NatureReserve #AutumnColours #SeasonalChange #SoundsOfNature #ExploreNature
🌱 And so it begins…
Our gardening team are officially embarking on a rather exciting project here at Pensthorpe!
Work has now begun on bringing the beautiful Pollywiggle Garden, created by Carey Garden Design Studio for this year’s RHS Flower Show at Sandringham, to its new home here at Pensthorpe. 🌿
There’s plenty of work ahead to transform the space and bring the garden back to life – and our team won’t be doing it alone! A huge thank you to the brilliant volunteers who’ll be joining us and lending a hand throughout this epic project. 💚
We can’t wait to watch the garden take shape over the coming months, and we’ll be following the journey along the way.
Next week, Gardener Jon will be giving us a little behind-the-scenes look at just what goes into relocating and recreating a show garden. 👀🌱
🚨🔦 We`re officially down to our last handful of tickets for the second biofluorescence walk of the evening on Thursday 8th October (9pm–10:30pm) ✨📣
Make it a night to remember with a guided walk through Pensthorpe after dark, discovering nature’s hidden colours under UV light. 💜
Explore the fascinating world of fluorescent fungi with expert David Atthowe and see how leaves, fungi, lichens and even spiders can reveal surprising shades. 🍄
It’s a chance to slow down, look closely and experience a side of the natural world that usually goes unseen.
Plus, with some rain forecast on Wednesday, and Thursday evening looking dry, it should be a great time to see some of the first fungi flushes of the season!
Suitable for ages 8+, with children accompanied by an adult. Wrap up warm and wear sturdy shoes – UV torches and safety glasses are provided.
🎟️ Book now to snap up one of the last few tickets!
