Educational Visits at Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, famous for hosting BBC Springwatch, is a natural haven for wildlife. Pensthorpe tries to encourage its visitors to take an interest in conservation by providing a fun and interactive experience. We actively encourage school groups to visit Pensthorpe and use the reserve as a giant classroom. Children can complete the Activity Booklet, pond dip, become bug detectives and collect stamps on the Wildlife Tracker Trail.
OPENING TIMES: Please contact for details.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 4 hours plus.
GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher, teacher and pupil resource packs, welcome talk and demonstrations available, guided tours, indoor eating area available, outdoor eating area available.
EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Children £3.25. Free teacher for every six children - otherwise £8.75.
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Pensthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN
Map reference: TF 947294 Lat: 52.82693 Long: 0.88847
Parking : free
Nearest station : 18 miles (29.0 kms) from King's Lynn station
Norfolk Tourism Award Winner 2005; National Environmental Award 2005, Berry Savory Award 2004/05.
Millennium Garden
Courtyard Cafe & Conservation Shop
Group Visits
Group Eating Out
Pensthorpe Conservation Shop
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 | Nature in Wonderland |
| Thu 25 Jul 2013 - Wed 4 Sep 2013 | Summer Fun- Silver |
| Sat 24 - Mon 26 Aug 2013 | Mediaeval Spectacular |
| Sat 14 Sep 2013 | Specialist Plant Day |
| Sat 5, Sun 6 Oct 2013 | Vintage Fair |
| Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013 | Trick or Tweet |
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
is solid
is gravel
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance is well lit
Baby changing facilities
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobilityAlthough not all of our reserve is accessible via wheel chair given the nature of the attraction, special care has been taken to provide pathways and routes with a firm surface and wheel chair friendly access, these are highlighted on our Park Guide. Every attention has been paid to accessability for all abilities and ages and our wardens and staff are happy to reserve wheel chairs and assist wherever possible