Dawn Chorus Walk with David North

Saturday, 10th May 2008
Enjoy an early morning walk with David North and discover the birds behind the calls at this special time of day as you walk around Pensthorpe.  You can then sit down to a wholesome cooked breakfast in the Café.
5am - 8am

Dawn Chorus Walk with Steve Cale

Saturday, 17th May 2008
Discover the delights of the Dawn Chorus, the early start is more than compensated by the many birds that you will both hear and see.  Steve Cale is your guide and he will help you to identify the bird from the call on this morning walk around Pensthorpe.  Then finish off with a delicious cooked breakfast in the Cafe.  5am - 8am

Wild About the Wensum

Saturday, 17th May 2008
Hosted by the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust this event brings the community together with the organisations and people who know and love the Wensum Valley.  Lots of events and talks throughout the day - so come along and discover your Wensum.
10am - 5pm

Bird Identification with Gary Elton

Saturday, 17th May 2008
Join Gary on a tour of Pensthorpe as he leads you through the wilder areas of the park.  10am - 12:30pm  Dates: 17th May (Wild About the Wensum), 15th June, 26th July, 31st August, 14th September, 25th October, 15th November, 13th December

Gardening & Food Fair

Saturday, 31st May 2008
This annual treat brings together stunning plants from top nurseries with live music and delicious local food.  Find the perfect plants for your garden border direct from the nurseries as well as garden wares.  Following the mouth-watering aromas will take you to the Food Marquee where you can discover great food from top local producers.  10am-5pm

Gardening & Food Fair

Sunday, 1st June 2008
Day two of this special event.  Why not take advantage of a special discounted rate to discover the stunning Gardens and the Nature Reserve for which Pensthorpe is renowned. 10am-5pm

Mediaeval Spectacular

Saturday, 23rd August 2008
Step back in time to Mediaeval Britain at this incredible event.  Listen to villagers talk of their lives as Mediaeval Britons and watch them as they work.  Enjoy the tales of the barber surgeon and the puppeteer.  Marvel at the archers' marksmanship and see soldiers practise their fighting skills.  This is a fun and exciting event which is unmissable for the whole family.  10am - 5pm

Mediaeval Spectacular

Sunday, 24th August 2008
Day two of this magical event. 10am - 5pm

Mediaeval Spectacular

Monday, 25th August 2008
Day three of this unmissable event. 10am - 5pm

Fungi Foray walks

Wednesday, 29th October 2008
Take a walk around Pensthorpe with fungi expert Dr Tony Leech and discover the delightful world of mushrooms!  Tony will help you identify the fungi you find and will point out any edible varieties and of course any toxic ones too!  There are two walks: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm