News: Family

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 »

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 »

Pensthorpe is welcoming artists from across the UK as part of a specially curated seasonal Sculpture Trail, opening to the public on Saturday 7th June 2025. Sculpture has long since been a mainstay in the gardens of the 700-acre reserve on the outskirts of Fakenham, but this summer, eight artists are sharing their work as… Read more »

Register Your Machine We’re on the hunt for more incredible machines to help make Big Machinery Weekend at Pensthorpe bigger and better than ever! Whether you own a vintage tractor, classic lorry, excavator, steam engine, military vehicle, agricultural machinery, construction equipment or something completely unique, we’d love to hear from you.

What an absolutely delightful day it has been here at Pensthorpe! With the sun gracing us with its presence on a Bank Holiday Monday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Bluey to the reserve. Bluey, everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler Pup, was simply overjoyed to spend the day saying hello to all our visitors. We managed… Read more »

Don’t let the unpredictable British weather put you off visiting Pensthorpe and exploring all 700 acres of nature on offer. Rainy days can be an opportunity to experience Pensthorpe in a different light, discovering hidden gems and enjoying unique activities that shine even when the sun doesn’t. Plus, with our rainy day guarantee in place,… Read more »

As the Easter school holidays continue, nature enthusiasts and families are invited to Pensthorpe, one of Norfolk’s best spots for spotting adorable ducklings and goslings. Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Norfolk, Pensthorpe has announced the first ducklings of the season have now hatched.   The recent hatching marks beginning of a season brimming with… Read more »

New for 2024 are our Summer passes and represent fantastic value at £30 per person, offering unlimited visits during the summer from 20th July – 5th September 2024, you only need to visit just under 2 time for the pass to have paid for itself. Find out more and purchase here 

You may have heard that 2024 we launch our brand new camping and glamping site over the summer holidays.   This has been a long time in the planning and you can look forward to enjoying the natural environment from a different perspective in only the way possible at one of the region’s best nature… Read more »