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Tomorrow at Pensthorpe
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#1. Inspire & Discover
Whilst we're all on lockdown and staying at home, we'll be bringing you some daily themed content to keep you entertained, inspire you and to help you discover nature in the comfort of your own home.
Tuesdays are all about inspiring and discovering through online resources (whilst home-schooling) and creative activities, just for fun.
Today we'd like to share the #natureplaylist e-book developed by and on behalf of the Eco Attractions Group, of which we are a member. Spot the Pensthorpe-themed activities in here, which include our fabulous flamingos and mysterious corncrakes.
There is plenty to keep you occupied as a family and we'd love to see what you come up with. Feel free to share your inspiration with us!
Download the e-book here: tinyurl.com/nature-play-list
#2. Meet the birds - Diving ducks
Every Monday at 4pm, when our visitors would normally be enjoying our daily bird feeds, we will now be introducing you to the species we have in our bird collection via video, so you can enjoy meeting each of them from the comfort of your own home.
These are great snippets to watch as a family and learn a thing or two about some of the fascinating birds that call Pensthorpe home.
Today we'd like to you introduce you to a few of our diving ducks. Have a little watch of the video and then test your knowledge by answering the following questions:
1. What is the main physical difference between diving and dabbling ducks?
2. Name the 3 diving duck species that Allan points out.
3. What is the name of the dabbling duck species that Allan mentions?
4. Have a look online and find the name of another diving duck and post your answer in the comments section below.
Enjoy!
#1 Meet the birds - daily bird feed at Pensthorpe
It's approximately 4pm and normally at this time one of our wardens or aviculturists leads our fascinating daily bird feed. Lots of our visitors enjoy this spectacle, because our resident birds and visiting migrating birds provide a very entertaining half hour for visitors to sit back and enjoy. The member of staff leading the feed normally talks visitors through what species they are seeing and explains differences between them all and what types of birds they are.
As we are currently closed we thought our followers would be interested to see the feed and learn more about what species live at Pensthorpe via our social media channels. So, sit back and enjoy our Wildlife Education Officer, Allan, talk you through some of the great feathered characters we have.
We'll be bringing you a series of videos over the next few weeks (possibly months), so you can enjoy what goes on around our reserve in the comfort of your own home.
Brilliant idea - thank you, thoroughly enjoyed that!
We came in February and can't wait to visit again. My son can't wait to bring his new camera to tryout 😍
I wonder if wildlife wonders where we have all gone..it’s soooo quiet
Good to see the water birds again, can't wait to visit again 😄
Gemma Nunn this is the lovely chap who Oliver met outside the cafe. He took some time out to have a chat with him 😊 Can’t wait to be able to explore Pensthorpe again xx
Amazing place and fantastic people 🙂 xxx
Looking forward to visiting one of my favourite places again - some time in the future.
So miss this place
Loved our visit to Pensthorpe back in January. Wonderful place. The daily bird feed was a great highlight, I must look through my photos! Thanks for sharing this with us, hope everyone stays well. x
Hannah Stone
Emma Price
Rosie Black
Chloe ☺️
Following our temporary closure on Monday, the catering team have been busy winding down the Courtyard Café and sorting out what can be taken to local food banks. Today they took a trip to Mid-Norfolk Food Bank to deliver this lot of drinks and food. Hopefully it will be a small helping hand in this very surreal time we are all experiencing.
Wonderful gesture. Stay safe and hope you are back up and running soon x
Well done guys that's a fantastic use for it ❤
Good for you all. So sad not to be able to visit but something special to look forward to
Well done love Pensthorpe stay safe ☺
Fab gesture- well done you 👍
Brilliant! Stay healthy everyone 💛xx
Wonderful gesture and so nice to see a happy post x
Well done you. Let's hope others follow suit 👏👏👏👏
Great to see well done guys , hope to see u all soon x
Well done you! We’ll be back!
A lovely gesture.
Lovely gesture x ❤️
Well done Pensthorpe. Lets hope you can open again soon.
Fantastic gesture....👏👏
Awesome gesture. 👍
What a lovely thing to do
Well done everyone
Love this ❤️
Well done
Well done Pensthorpe 👏
Well done
Fantastic 👍
Well done .
Sandi Danielle Monger another reason to love this place
That was a great gesture. Hope to see you all soon. Mean time stay safe.xx
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the temporary closure of Pensthorpe Natural Park. Thank you to everyone for your support. We will come back from this and look forward to welcoming visitors into the park once this has all blown over. Please read a message from Bill & Deb Jordan regarding the closure here: bit.ly/39UN8Eh
We will see you on the other side - we miss you already. Here's a pic of happier times
Hope to see you all again just as soon as this crisis is over. Stay safe Pensthorpe.
Such sad, sad times. Take care and look after yourselves
Worth waiting to visit again when l can xx
The wild life will still enjoy it! 😁
Perhaps you can still post wonderful photos of how the wildlife is thriving in the meantime, we would appreciate that.
Take care and we will see you on the other side.
We love it here, only last week we enjoyed a day there 😭so sad to hear, was relying on Pensthorpe as my saviour over the weeks with the children being off but this makes total sense obviously. But we shall miss it, so glad we bought season tickets this year 🤦. We will look forward to getting back when you reopen 🤗
So sad to hear but the right thing to do.😥 hopefully be back there in the summer 🤞
Sad to hear this but is the responsible thing to do. Look forward to seeing you all again when the current situation is over
Take care one and all....I look forward to the gates re-opening when you guys feel that it is the right thing to do.....but until then, as they say, keep safe🙂👍
When this is over and Pensthorpe Natural Park is open again lets have a celebrity afternoon tea Patricia Jarrett. In the mean time hope everyone stays safe and well.
Sending love 💓 and best wishes xxx
See you again on the other side, stay safe everyone. X
Hopefully I will see you in the summer with my friend and his wife 😀
Take care all of you
You'll be back!
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Michael Walsh
Rachel Bowles xx
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Proud to support the local community, no matter how big or small the help is, it is all worthwhile.
We've also had great support from @Tesco @Morrisons @Pensthorpe @BreckCouncil and @EoECoop , to name a few, as well as schools, churches and so many individuals stepping up to help - and our amazing team of volunteers. Thank you! #COVID19
A great resource for children and families to be creative and have fun whilst stuck at home #natureplaylist
Here is our Nature Play List e-book with fun ways families can PLAY & be CREATIVE whilst at home & stay connected WITH NATURE & our much loved Eco Attractions across the UK. Enjoy, share, & show us your creations tagging @ecoattractions & #natureplaylist: https://t.co/ThjRBLxVhF
#2 Meet the birds - today's episode is all about diving ducks. Learn some interesting facts from the comfort of your own home! #BiazaBrightSide
#1 Meet the birds - watch our daily bird feed spectacle in the comfort of your own home! #BiazaBrightSide
Our mute swans which are nesting on the river in their usual spot are now sitting on two eggs. #Pensthorpe #naturereserve
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#1. Inspire & Discover
Whilst we’re all on lockdown and staying at home, we’ll be bringing you some daily themed content to keep you entertained, inspire you and to help you discover nature in the comfort of your own home.
Tuesdays are all about inspiring and discovering through online resources (whilst home-schooling) and creative activities, just for fun.
Today we’d like to share the #natureplaylist e-book developed by and in behalf of the Eco Attractions Group, of which we are a member. Spot the Pensthorpe-themed activities in here, which include our fabulous flamingos and mysterious corncrakes.
There is plenty to keep you occupied as a family and we’d love to see what you come up with. Feel free to share your inspiration with us!
Download the e-book by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/nature-play-list
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#ecoattractionsgroup
#learningathome
#onlineresources
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#homeschool
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#stayathome
#becreativeathome
#pensthorpenaturalpark#2 Meet the birds - Diving ducks
Every Monday at 4pm, when our visitors would normally be enjoying our daily bird feeds, we will now be introducing you to the species we have in our bird collection via video, so you can enjoy meeting each of them from the comfort of your own home.
These are great snippets to watch as a family and learn a thing or two about some of the fascinating birds that call Pensthorpe home.
Today we’d like to introduce you to a few of our diving ducks. Have a little watch of the new video we’ve posted in our YouTube channel and then test your knowledge by answering the following questions:
1. What is the main physical difference between diving and dabbling ducks?
2. Name the 3 diving duck species that Allan points out.
3. What is the name of the dabbling duck species that Allan mentions?
4. Have a look online and find the name of another diving duck and post your answer in the comments sections below.
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#biazabrightside#1 Meet the birds - daily bird feed at Pensthorpe
Normally at 4pm every day one of our wardens or aviculturists leads our fascinating daily bird feed. Lots of our visitors enjoy watching this spectacle because our resident birds and visiting migrating birds provide a very entertaining half hour for visitors to sit back and enjoy. The member of staff leading the feed normally talks visitors through what species they are seeing and explains differences between them all and what type of birds they are.
As we are currently closed we thought our followers would be interested to see the feed and learn more about what species live at Pensthorpe via our social media channels. So, head on over to our YouTube channel, sit back and enjoy our Wildlife Education Officer, Allan, talk you through some of the great feathered characters we have.
We’ll be bringing you a series of videos over the next few weeks (possibly months), so you can enjoy what goes on around our reserve in the comfort of your own home.
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#biazabrightsideFollowing our temporary closure on Monday, the catering team have been busy winding down the Courtyard Cafe and sorting out what can be taken to local food banks. Today they took a trip to Mid-Norfolk Food Bank to deliver this lot of drinks and food. Hopefully it will be a small helping hand in this very surreal time we are all experiencing.
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#staysafeeveryoneIt is with great sadness that we have to announce the temporary closure of Pensthorpe Natural Park. Thank you to everyone for your support. We will come back from this and look forward to welcoming visitors into the park once this has all blown over. Please read a message from Bill & Deb Jordan regarding the closure via the link in our bio.
We are still open - with reduced entry.
Whilst we are all experiencing these uncertain times, we are remaining open for as long as we can to offer a dose of fresh air and for you to connect with nature. One of the changes we are making to the running of our park is to temporarily open up areas of the reserve that were previously inaccessible by foot, so it is easier for our visitors to spread out. One of the areas you will now be able to visit is part of our Pensthorpe Explorer tour route. One of the natural spectacles you can see along this route is Primrose Hill, which is a lakeside bank blanketed in beautiful wild primroses. Our Reserve Manager Richard explains more about this lovely little corner of Pensthorpe that can now be discovered by anyone who visits... It was a windy day when we recorded this yesterday so make sure you turn your volume up!
Find out more about the changes we have made to remian open here. Link to updates available in our bio.
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#pensthorpenaturalparkPensthorpe remains OPEN.
As each day brings challenging news regarding the coronavirus, we are very mindful of the impact this extraordinary crisis is having on everyone. We wanted to let you know that as we are primarily outdoors we are planning on keeping our 700 acre nature reserve open for as long as we can to offer a safe, outdoor space where you can get your dose of fresh air and keep your wellbeing in check. HOWEVER, we have had to adapt the business in order to do this. Full details can be found in our bio.
IMPORTANT ACCESS INFORMATION
On top of this challenging time, the A1067 near Pensthorpe has been closed in both directions for 4 days by BT. From Norwich the road is closed at Langor, just before you reach Pensthorpe however you CAN still access Pensthorpe from this direction, even though there are no signs saying so. We are attempting to make contact with Openreach to request ‘Open For Business’ signs.
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#pensthorpenaturalparkIf the 'Vivacious Veg' range of @jellycat_official soft toys we posted last week didn't get your heart melting, perhaps we can tempt you with the other Jellycat range we have in our shop. Introducing the 'Silly Succulents'… a selection of cactus, tulips, daffodils and more - all wearing an adorable smile and with little legs to swing about. Just don't add water!
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#jellycatsofinstagramDue to the latest government guidelines and the ongoing uncertainty of how the next few weeks and months unfold, we have taken the decision to close our indoor play, Hootz House, as of Saturday 21st March, initially for a period of two weeks. We feel it appropriate and sensible to make the decision now, so that we can look after our staff and manage our resources as best we can in this unprecedented time. The rest of Pensthorpe Natural Park remains open for now. Visitors are being spotted out in the reserve, taking the fresh air in and enjoying the chattering and squawking of our resident and migrating birds that are starting to pair up all over the reserve, for nesting season.
As you can appreciate things are rapidly changing so we are keeping a close eye on guidelines and news as it unfolds but, for now, we thank you for your understanding.
Keep updated via our website. Link available in bio.Pensthorpe remains open! We are very lucky to be a nature reserve, located in rural surroundings, with wide open spaces, 700 acres of outdoors to explore and plenty of fresh air to take in. HOWEVER, in this challenging time we felt it important to update our visitors and reassure you with what we are doing to stay on top of the coronavirus situation. Full details can be found here: http://bit.ly/39UN8Eh
It is with regret that Pensthorpe Conservation Trust have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Bird & Wildlife Fair on account of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and the rate at which it is evolving.
We have a duty of care to our staff, exhibitors, speakers and visitors and, as an event which attracts thousands of nature enthusiasts and encourages them to get hands-on with optical equipment, join guided walks and sit in large groups to listen to talks and demonstrations, we feel this is the most appropriate and responsible decision to make. We have taken this pro-active decision now rather than let down visitors, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and staff at the eleventh hour.
We thank you all for your understanding regarding this difficult decision. We will be in touch to refund anyone who has already bought tickets and we will be working towards setting a date for 2021 shortly.
Aside from the Bird & Wildlife Fair, Pensthorpe Natural Park remains open as usual.
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#PBWF2020The dark winter evenings seem something of a long distant memory as signs of Spring start to peer through; with longer days, blossoming flowers and a spring crisp air. Take in a deep breath of fresh north Norfolk air and discover the natural beauty that lies within our 700 acres. Save £1 per person when you book with us online.
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#pensthorpenaturalparkDid he say ‘yes’ on 29th February? Are you both now planning for an intimate celebration of marriage and looking for a perfectly proportioned venue with views that take your breath away? Our Italian-inspired Garden Room and Water Court, nestled into a private corner of our nature reserve could be the perfect location for your big day. Call us on 01328 851465 to arrange a viewing or email info@pensthorpe.com to find out more information.
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#pensthorpenaturalparkTreat your mum to an afternoon tea in our Courtyard Café and she will be entered into a prize draw to win a FREE family day pass to Pensthorpe Natural Park. With 3 packages to choose from: Bronze, Silver and Gold you can have the perfect afternoon tea experience. To find out more about each package visit our website for more details (link available in bio). Spaces are limited. To book a place call us on 01328 851465. T&C’s apply for entry into prize draw.
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Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance/ Bookings between 2.30pm – 4.30pm
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#WINThanks to our friends at Visit Norfolk, the Pensthorpe Bird & Wildlife Fair has been included in a round up of 20 inspirational ideas to enjoy in Norfolk in 2020. We’re in good company alongside the Art Deco By The Sea exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre and Dippy the Diplodocus arriving at Norwich Cathedral. There’s a lot of good ideas to keep you busy this year in Norfolk and our Bird & Wildlife Fair is certainly one of them – especially when you hear who we have lined up as guest speakers. Announcements coming soon! Link to a full list of experiences in bio.
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#birdingEscape the confines of city or work life and let yourself loose in the fresh spring air amidst our spacious 700 acres. Connect with nature and discover the dainty daffodils in our glorious gardens and the wonderful wildlife that call Pensthorpe home.
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#thepowerofnature
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#pensthorpenaturalparkA new and quirky alternative for the little ones to add to their toy box or soft toy collection - introducing ‘Vivacious veg’ the latest additions to our @jellycat_official range! With cute vegetable faces like this, it could be the perfect sneaky way to encourage children to like their vegetables!
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#jellycatsofinstagramThe ballot is still open for registration for a NEW weekend of giveaways offering Norfolk residents the chance to win free tickets and days out to attractions across the Norwich district. Norwich Big Weekend is the first ever involving local businesses from all over Norfolk and will be open for registration until 16th March.
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#pensthorpe We have a special treat this Mother’s Day... Mums go FREE with every full paying person! Discover our glorious gardens and breathe in the crisp spring air, or take a stroll around our reserve and discover some of the wildlife that call Pensthorpe home. However you decide to spend your time at Pensthorpe we have something for everyone. You can find out more via our Mother's Day event page.
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#familydaysout We are looking for a practical individual to join our outdoor team at Pensthorpe. This is a great opportunity for a driving licence holder who enjoys working outdoors, has a keen interest in wildlife and can work independently. You'll be working alongside our head gardener and outdoor team to ensure the park is safe and looking immaculate for visitors. Find out more on our jobs page.
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