Flamingo Festival

Flock over to Pensthorpe on the 6th & 7th June for a weekend of flamboyance and flamingos! Flamingo themed crafts, pond dipping, flamingo talks, café treats, face-painting, feeding the cranes and the chance to officially name one of our 2026 flamingo chicks!

Patrick Johnson

May 5, 2026

Joyous June!

Celebrate a month of wildlife, discovery and summer joy this June at Pensthorpe. From pond dipping adventures and moth discoveries to gardening chats and flamingo fun, there’s something extra happening throughout the week to make your visit even more memorable.

Patrick Johnson

May 1, 2026

Butterfly & Dragonfly Walk

Find all the butterfly & dragonfly hotspots on this walk around the reserve with our expert warden. Observe them in their natural habitats where you’ll find lots of lovely flora and insect life.

Patrick Johnson

February 3, 2026

Glow Worm Hunt

Discover the allusive glow worm with a night tour of the reserve with one of our expert Wardens. A torch light guided adventure hunting the bioluminescence of these adult beetles.

Patrick Johnson

February 3, 2026

Adults Only Date Night

Join us for our Adults-Only Date Night!
Saturday 13th June | 6:00pm – 9:30pm

Why should kids have all the fun? For one special evening, we’re opening up the reserve exclusively for grown-ups to enjoy Pensthorpe after hours.

Ben Marshall

August 8, 2025

Pensthorpe Natural Park extended family visit. Photo : Steve Adams

Father’s Day

Make long lasting memories this Father’s Day and treat a loved one to free park entry*

Whether it be your Dad, Mum, sister, grandparent, partner or best friend bring a loved one for FREE on Sunday 21st June.

Patrick Johnson

January 15, 2025

Patrick Barkham – The Swimmer: The Wild Life of Rodger Deakin event

Patrick will be here at Pensthorpe giving a talk about his new book, followed by a Q&A with Nick Acheson.

Chris Donaldson

April 26, 2023

GoGo Discover: Quercus at Pensthorpe

We’re a part of Break Charity’s GoGo Discover trail this year! Come and meet Quercus the giant steppe mammoth sculpture at Pensthorpe.

Chris Donaldson

June 24, 2022