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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 »

Applications are now open for The 2026 Christmas Market. Please submit your application along with all the relevant information requested. The closing deadline is the end of April, we will then confirm if you have been successful by the end of May 2026.   For food vendors, with your own food truck to serve food… Read more »

25 Years of the Millennium Garden: A Celebration for the Ages This week at Pensthorpe, we’ve been celebrating a very special milestone – the 25th anniversary of our Millennium Garden. Designed by world-renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf, this breathtaking space has been delighting visitors since 2000 and remains one of the jewels in Pensthorpe’s crown. From… Read more »

Pensthorpe is hosting a week of events in September to celebrate its much-loved Millennium Garden, created by award-winning designer Piet Oudolf. The 700-acre nature reserve on the outskirts of Fakenham is home to five stunning gardens, but this September, the Millennium Garden is marking its 25th anniversary. This milestone will be celebrated, with a week… Read more »

Local residents are being advised to expect something exciting through their door ahead of a Love Local campaign. At the start of September, around 16,000 homes, which surround the 700-acre nature reserve near Fakenham will receive a leaflet through their door offering a 50% discount on entry to the park. This will be the first… Read more »

Norfolk favourite Alan Partridge has added another jewel to his crown, by creating a garden for the RHS Hampton Court Palace, which will then be relocated to Pensthorpe. Alan Partridge, played by Steve Coogan, designed The Alan Partridge Sound Bath Garden in collaboration with Norfolk-based design company Carey Garden Design Studio. The design showcases the… 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 »

Whilst the summer holidays may almost be over, that doesn’t mean the treats have to stop.. From Wednesday you can enjoy some fantastic offers in our Courtyard cafe; We have main meals from our set menu 2 for £15 Afternoon tea reduced from £16.95 to £9.95 if you also have entry to the reserve booked!… Read more »