Events
We host a variety of events throughout the year which are listed below:
To book onto a workshop please call 01328 851465 or contact us via e-mail
Optics Days
Watercolour Painting the Norfolk Countryside with Steve Cale
Thursday, 4th March 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
11th March / 18th March / 25th March
Learn the different techniques used in watercolour taught by the well known local artist Steve Cale
This 7 day course can also be booked as individual lessons.
You will need to bring your own watercolours, watercolour paper & sketching materials
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Wonderfully Wild Quilt Blocks with Sally Holman
Monday, 29th March 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
29th March, 30th April, 14th May, 25th June
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MARCH DATE HAS CHANGED FROM 26th MARCH to 29th MARCH
£30.00 per workshop, includes light lunch
Each session you will learn to make quilt block/s inspired by the wildlife at Pensthorpe.
The patchwork blocks will include traditional piecin
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Guided Spring Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts & Warden Edward Bramham-Jones
Wednesday, 21st April 2010
8:30am - 10:30am
£2.00 per person on top of normal entrance price to be paid in full prior to the walk
A guided walk through our Gardens, Wildflower Meadow and Wader Scrape. Identify the seasons Flora, Fauna and visiting Waterfowl.
Suitable outdoor footwear and clothing essential. Binoculars recomended.
£11.50 Adult / £
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Land Rover Tour of Conservation Grade Farm with Bill Jordan
Saturday, 24th April 2010
8:30am - 9:30am
FULLY BOOKED
Booking essential as limited spaces
Join owner Bill Jordan as he takes you through our Conservation Grade Farm, learn how this type of farming benefits the farmer and the surrounding countryside. The journey should last approxmiately one hour and is followed by a cooked breakfast in our cafe.
Dawn Chorus Walk with Thomas Spencer
Wymondham Old Timers Car Rally
Sunday, 2nd May 2010
10:00am - 17:00pm
FREE ENTRANCE TO SEE CAR RALLY
The 'Old Timers' return once again to put on a fine display of the antique and exotic auotmobiles. This year they are raising money for the 'Teenage Cancer Trust' as well as other good causes.
If you would like to take part in the Car Rally please contact Kirsty on 01328 851465
Dawn Chorus Walk with Thomas Spencer *International Dawn Chorus Day*
Photography Workshop Bluebells & Barn Owl with Mike Powles
Dawn Chorus Walk with Thomas Spencer
Dawn Chorus Walk with David North
Photography Workshop, Orchids & Eagle Owl with Mike Powles
Wednesday, 12th May 2010
7:00am - 13:00pm
£65.00 per person BOOKING ESSENTIAL Light lunch included in price
Gain entrance to the park ealry and make the most of the morning light, photographing some of Pensthorpes dramatic orchids and capture the exotic with Raj our Bengal Eagle Owl.
During the course of the day Mike will help you with composition, exposure, field craft, equipment c
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Dawn Chorus Walk with Thomas Spencer
*National Moth Day* Find Pensthorpes Moths with Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 15th May 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£11.00 Adults, £9.50 Seniors, £7.50 Children, £2.00 Season Card holders
includes admission into reeserve
These mainly night insects are hard to see in normal circumstances, so come and see the trap being emptied and Moths set free. Be prepared to be dazzled by a huge range of size, colours an
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Wild About the Wensum
Saturday, 22nd May 2010
10:00am - 17:00pm
FREE ENTRANCE TO THE PARK
£4.00 per car for parking on the day
Wild About the Wensum is an event for all the family and is a great opportunity to celebrate the natural history and heritage of the Wensum Valley, with loads of activities from a mini beast exploration to guided walks, nature quizzes and treasure hun
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Gardening, Craft & Food Fair
Saturday, 5th June 2010
10:00am - 17:00pm
5th & 6th June 2010
This event combines three of the countries favourite past times and is filled with local produce and the finest crafts and plants this region has to offer.
Confirmed exhibitors so far include:
GARDEN
ORCHIDS - Ray Creek Orchids
HOSTAS - Park Green Nurseries&nb
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Wildlife Video Workshop with 'Wildeye'
Thursday, 17th June 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
£65.00 per person, includes light lunch
Spens a day with Piers and Mike from Wildeye- the International School of Wildlife Film-making and learn how to get the best out of yoru camcorder when filming birds and other wildlife. The reserve is the perfect location for this with many subjects close at hand and set in beautiful surroundings.
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Guided Evening Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts & Warden Edward Bramham-Jones
Wednesday, 23rd June 2010
17:30pm - 19:30pm
£7.50 per person
booking essential, limited numbers
Further dates for evening walks:
Wed 22nd July, Tues 3rd / Wed 18th August
Enjoy the tranquility of the park after normal opening hours. You will be guided through our Wildlife Habitat Garden, Wav
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Orchid Weekend
Sat, 26th June 2010 to Sun, 27th June 2010
10.00am - 5.00pm each day
FREE TO ENTER ORCHID SALES
Ray Creek - Creek orchids, Jeff Hutchins - Laneside Hardy Orchid Nursery and Andrew Bannister - Orchid Alchemy will be selling orchids and putting on dispalys. Ray and Jeff will be puttting on talks over the weekend.
There will also be displays provided by 'The Orchid Society
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Butterfly Walk with resident expert Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 3rd July 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.50 on top of normal admission price
Take advantage of our varying habitats to come and see if you can spot some of our 21 different species of butterfly.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.50 Seniors, &po
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Dragonfly Walk with our resident expert Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 10th July 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.00 on top of normal admission price
Dazzling masters of the air, dragonflies are a fascinating feature of Pensthorpe. Enjoy seeing how many species can be found.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.5
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Butterfly Walk with our resident expert Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 17th July 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.00 on top of normal admission price
Take advantage of our varying habitats to come and see if you can spot some of our 21 different species of butterfly.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.50 Seniors, &po
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Butterfly Walk with our resident expert Thomas Spencer
Wednesday, 21st July 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.00 on top of normal admission price
Take advantage of our varying habitats to come and see if you can spot some of our 21 different species of butterfly.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.50 Seniors, &po
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Guided Evening Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts and Warden Edward Bramham-Jones
Dragonfly Walk with our resident expert Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 24th July 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.00 on top of normal admission price
Dazzling masters of the air, dragonflies are a fascinating feature of Pensthorpe. Enjoy seeing how many species can be found.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.5
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Butterfly Walk with our resident expert Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 31st July 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.00 on top of normal admission price
Take advantage of our varying habitats to come and see if you can spot some of our 21 different species of butterfly.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.50 Seniors, &po
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Guided Evening Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts and Warden Edward Bramham-Jones
Tuesday, 3rd August 2010
17:30pm - 19:30pm
£7.50 per person
booking essential, limited numbers
Enjoy the tranquility of the park after normal opening hours. You will be guided through our Wildlife Habitat Garden, Wave Garden, Wader Scrape, one of Norfolk's largest wildflower meadows and Millennium Garden.
Please
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Dragonfly Walk with our resident expert Thomas Spencer
Saturday, 7th August 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.00 on top of normal admission price
Dazzling masters of the air, dragonflies are a fascinating feature of Pensthorpe. Enjoy seeing how many species can be found.
Prior booking is essential. Appropriate clothing and sensible footwear will be needed. Binoculars can be hired from the shop on the day if required.
£11.00 Adults, £9.5
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Photography Workshop Moths & Waterfowl with Mike Powles
Wednesday, 11th August 2010
7:00am - 13:00pm
£65.00 per person BOOKING ESSENTIAL Light lunch included in price
Go behind the scenes at Pensthopre and photograph some of the birds we have off show, then get up close to the delicate nature of moths.
During the course of the day Mike will help you with composition, exposure, field craft, equipment choices, getting the best from your equipment a
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Photography Workshop Moths & Waterfowl with Mike Powles
Saturday, 14th August 2010
7:00am - 13:00pm
£65.00 per person BOOKING ESSENTIAL Light lunch included in price
Go behind the scenes at Pensthopre and photograph some of the birds we have off show, then get up close to the delicate nature of moths.
During the course of the day Mike will help you with composition, exposure, field craft, equipment choices, getting the best from your equipm
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Guided Evening Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts and Warden Edward Bramham-Jones
Wednesday, 18th August 2010
17:30pm - 19:30pm
£7.50 per person
booking essential, limited numbers
Enjoy the tranquility of the park after normal opening hours. You will be guided through our Wildlife Habitat Garden, Wave Garden, Wader Scrape, one of Norfolk's largest wildflower meadows and Millennium Garden.
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for walking.
Quilting - Landscapes with Sally Holman
Friday, 24th September 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
£30.00 per person
booking essential, limited spaces
Other dates: 22nd October, 10th December
Learn how to make a scenic quilted lanscape. Sally will provide a design to work from and help guide you with the different techniques used. You will need to provide materials for the workshop, a list of equipment needed will be forwarded to you prior to the day.
Farm Landrover Tour with Bill Jordan
Saturday, 9th October 2010
8:30am - 9:30am
£11.50 per person includes cooked breakfast
Booking essential as limited spaces
Join owner Bill Jordan as he takes you through our Conservation Grade Farm, learn how this type of farming benefits the farmer and the surrounding countryside. The journey should last approxmiately one hour and is followed by a cooked breakfast in our cafe.

