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Join us today to hear all about NATURE in NORFOLK and why we’re the BEST county in the UK for wildlife 🪶🦆🐰⭐️
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Join us tomorrow at 12.30pm to watch the PREMIERE of A Curlew Calls, a short film all about the work we do with our partners in saving curlews, and to hear all about our other conservation projects 🎞🎥
It’s not too late to book your FREE tickets: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/nature-within-norfolk-2021
9 things to do in Norfolk this October half term
9 things to do in Norfolk this October half term
Here are some family activities and things to do in Norfolk over October half term 2021, including PrimEvil and Norwich Science Festival.Attention parents!
🎃 We still have some pumpkin carving/decorating spots available for this October half term!! 🎃
Join us for some epic trails, wildlife walks, arts and crafts and so much fun for all the family 😄
ALSO we will be giving out some special prizes for the spookiest costumes! 👻
www.pensthorpe.com/event/wicked-wildlife/
⭐️ COMPETITION UPDATE ⭐️
Thank you to all who entered our competition to win tickets to Maddie Moate’s show at the Norwich Science Festival- all the winners have now been notified, so congratulations to Jude, Lucy, Susie and Claire who have won tickets for their families!
Thank you for entering, and keep your eyes peeled for our next competition! 👀
There are a huge number of fantastic shows and events across the festival next week- take a look at their website here:
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk 🚀🧬
Norwich Science Festival is a celebration of all things science – inspirational exhibitions, sensational shows and an abundance of hands-on science activities for all ages and all levels of knowledge. -
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For anyone who has subscribed to our newsletter, some really exciting news has just hit your inbox! ⭐️
For anyone who isn’t currently a subscriber, you’ll find out what it is tomorrow! 😄This looks really interesting- we think a GCSE in Natural History would be incredible.
What will be the impact of the (proposed) new GCSE in Natural History and how can academics help? - it will be really good to be talking about this today: https://t.co/sABN6q7U53
Some of today’s pumpkins! 🎃
When you try to get a good video of the flamingoes but the Emperor Geese steal the show!
📸Claudia, Reserve Warden
#animalproblemsA great write up about our half-term event (on now!) with lots of practical tips 🎃😄⬇️
It's #WickedWildlife week for #HalfTerm at @Pensthorpe - we had a great time decorating pumpkins & finding beastly wildlife. Super busy compared to our term time week day visits but not crowded & beautiful as always. See my blog: https://t.co/iIRGHT5hPt
#Gifted -
Feeding time!
#bird #birdwatching #birdie #duckfeed #wildlife #conservation #stunning #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #birdlife #mallard #hungry #foodtime #norfolk #northnorfolk #norwich #eastanglia #eastofengland #coots #goldeneye #mallards #ducks #feedtheducks
We’re October half-term ready! 🎃
Just check out the amazing pumpkins our team have made and our mini pumpkin house!
Join us for trails, junior wildlife walks, pumpkin decorating and more- just click the link in our bio for more information ☺️
See you there… if you dare! 👻
Norwich Science Festival- we are ready for you!!! 🚀🧬🍄
Join us between 23-30 October for fun activities and talks- click the link in our bio for more information!
Also huge shout out to our team for making this INCREDIBLE sculpture!!!
@theforumnorwich @norwichsciencefestival
Corrr…. Doesn’t this look good?!
THIS is our Ultimate Wagyu burger, with cheese, bacon, lettuce, onion rings, tomatoes, pepper, a divine sweet chilli sauce and a handmade beef patty 🍔
Comes with chips and a tasty salad.
⭐️ Available every day for lunch in our cafe ⭐️
#northnorfolk #norfolk #norfolkcoast #norfolklife #norfolkliving #norwich #norfolkfoodie #norwichfoodie #norfolkfood #norfolkcafe #norfolkfoodanddrink #fakenham #northnorfolkcoast #burger #wagyuburger #yum #lunch #lunchtime #yesplease
Did you know there are two types of squirrel in the UK? Red squirrels are our native species, but their numbers are fast declining. Some facts about these beautiful creatures;
🌍 There’s only an estimated 140,000 red squirrels left in the UK. Sadly, the grey squirrel (that was brought over by the Victorians from North America in the 1800s) carries a virus that doesn’t affect them, but affects red squirrels terribly. Squirrelpox is fatal to red squirrels.
❤️Red Squirrels must be kept apart from grey squirrels to survive, red squirrels are more common in parts of Wales and Scotland.
🌰 They eat chestnuts, hazelnuts, fresh vegetables and the odd antler to gnaw on
#redsquirrel #squirrel #redsquirrels #conservation #protect #savespecies #species #pensthorpe #norfolk #norwich #fakenham
The countdown is well and truly on for the Norwich Science Festival next week! 🚀🧬⚡️
Join us in Norwich for some fantastic talks and exciting activities- tickets still available and they’re free to book!
🪶 Nature within Norfolk (with our very own Allan Archer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Nick Acheson and Holkham’s Sue Penlington)
🚜 Farming with nature (with our very own Bill Jordan, Watatunga’s Ed Pope and Holkham’s Jake Fiennes)
🥚 Conservation at Pensthorpe with our Head of Species Chrissie Kelley and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Nick Acheson.
Click the link in our bio for more info!
#conservation #conservationtalk #norwichsciencefestival #norwich #eastofengland #birding #norfolk #norfolkcoast #norfolkbirding #norfolkbirdwatching #theforum #holkham #watatunga #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #fakenham #norwich #norfolknews #norfolkuk #norfolklife #norfolkliving
What a beautiful morning…
We know we’re biased, but there really is no where better to go for a walk around nature.
We’re open every day between 10am and 4.30pm if you’d like to join us 🍃
#nature #momentofcalm #naturalworld #landscape #lake #photography #fakenham #northnorfolk #norfolk #norfolkuk #norfolkcoast #birding #freshair #walk #sundaywalk #walking #wander #breathe #mindfulness #pensthorpe
A very friendly coot!
Coots have the best feet around; their broad-loved toes help them to dive underwater 🤿
#coot #bird #birding #birdwatching #birdwatch #pensthorpe #norfolk #northnorfolk #birdwatcher #feet #duckfeet #norfolkcoast
⭐COMPETITION TIME- COMPETITION NOW CLOSED⭐
Win tickets to see Maddie Moate's nearly Sold Out show in Norwich next weekend!
We've teamed up with our friends at Norwich Playhouse and Norwich Science Festival to give away 12 tickets to Maddie's new show, Stuff!
To enter:
1. Follow @pensthorpe_natural_park
2. Follow @norwichsciencefestival
3. Tell us in the comments which morning you want to see the show (Saturday 23rd or Sunday 24th) and who you will be bringing with you!
BONUS ENTRY: Share in your stories and don't forget to tag us so we can see!
Good luck!
Winners will be drawn on Monday at 5pm
We're starting to get some stunning colours in our Wildlife Habitat Garden. Don't you just love autumn?🍂
#pensthorpe #norfolk #northnorfolk #fakenham #northnorfolkcoast #norfolkcoast #norfolkgarden #northnorfolklife #norfolklife #northnorfolkliving #norfolkgardens #wildgarden #gardens #garden #ukgarden #habitatgarden #autumn #autumnal #helloautumn #habitat #wildlife #visitnorfolk #visitnorwich #norwich #norfolkuk
SWIPE ➡️
Planning your next family day out already? We have you covered! Come to Pensthorpe to:
🦆 Feed the ducks
🥾 Meander around the park
🦉Let the kids run wild in our indoor and outdoor play
🚜Take a behind-the-scenes Pensthorpe Explorer Tour
🍰 Have delicious food in our cafe
🛍️ Start your Christmas present shopping early in our gift shop
What are you waiting for?
Head to our website to plan your day!
#pensthorpe #fakenham #dayout #norfolk #norfolkcoast #norfolklife #northnorfolk #visitnorfolk #visitnorwich #visitnorthnorfolk #indoorplay #indoorplayground #familyday #familydayout #eastanglia #familyfun
Oh no! We are experiencing problems with our telephones today- if you need to contact us please send us a DM or email us at shop@pensthorpe.com 💻
Thank you! 🙏🏻☺️
It's #WorldMigratoryBirdDay and #GlobalBirdWeekend! 🌍
Today is dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and our need to conserve them. Here are some of our favourite migratory birds- how many have you spotted before, and can you name any of the below?
Need help? See our Species Library on our website 💻
🦉10 PLACES LEFT 🦇
There's not long left to book our Creatures of the Night tour on Monday
This tour will take place as dusk falls and give you the chance to meet all the residents that call Pensthorpe home. We're hoping you'll get to see bats, owls and moths alongside our usual daytime visitors and residents!
Head to our website to book your tickets!
📸 Burnished Brass Moth
The Spooky Countdown is on! 👻
Will you be coming to our Wicked Wildlife event this October half-term?
There'll be...
🕷️ Spooky trails around the park
👻 Hootz Haunted House trail
🎃 Pumpkin carving/decorating
🦔Junior Wildlife Walks
🚜Pensthorpe Explorer Tours
You can get your entry tickets on the day, but we recommend booking your pumpkin carving and Hootz play slot now!
Click the link in our bio now!
There’s something so magical about toadstools! This fungi is called Fly Agaric and it’s very common this time of year.
You can find these magical toadstools in the woodland areas of our park, typically growing nearby birch trees 🧚🏼♂️
Remember to look and not touch though as these shrooms are highly poisonous!
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#mushrooms #fungi #fungilove #fungifanatic #fungifanatic #fungifreaks #fungus #toadstool #magic #fairy #fairies #magical #woodland #woodlandwonder #pensthorpe #norfolk #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #fakenham
Look at his feet!!
Following our feature on The One Show Last week, we thought we'd share with you some of the other fantastic conservation projects the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust are taking a part in:
🕊️ Operation Turtle Dove
👑The Great Crane Project
🤝Actively Saving Species- breed and release programmes for corncrakes and curlews
🗺️ We also operate one of only eight CES sites in Norfolk, where we ring birds to help researchers.
Head to our website for more information on the work we do.
#operationturtledove #turtledove #conservation #pensthorpe #fakenham #norfolk #conservationprojects #consrvationinaction #wildlife #birdlife #wildfowl #northnorfolk
Don't miss out! 🦉🦇
Due to popular demand we've added another Creatures of the Night tour for Monday 11th October- only 21 places left.
Click the link in our bio for more information.
#tawnyowl #owl #nightlife #nighttime #creaturesofthenight #owls #nocturnal #norfolk #norwich #northnorfolk #eastanglia #norfolkandsuffolk #visitnorwch #visitnorfolk #fakenham #pensthorpe #birds #ukbirds #birdwatching #conservation #britishwildlife #birdfreaks
It’s a Ross’s goose!
One of the world’s smallest true geese, these beautiful birds breed in the west Canadian Arctic and spend winter in the south-west of North America.
They lay pink eggs and like to be kept in small flocks 🪶
💭 Thought of the day 💭
Do birds have accents or slight sound variations depending on where they live? If anyone knows do get in touch!
#funfactoftheday #nature #conservation #geese #bird #birdlife #birdwatching #factoftheday #didyouknow #rossgoose #rosssgeese #goose #birds #naturephotography #norfolk #birdwatcher #pensthorpe #reserve #northnorfolk #norfolkcoast #park #mypark #naturephoto #naturephotos #wildlife
Not long to go until the @norwichsciencefestival!
We’ll be at The Forum all week with some FREE exciting activities and FREE talks with some exciting names:
🚜FARMING with nature with Jake Fiennes, Ed Pope and Bill Jordan
🌱NATURE within Norfolk with Allan Archer, Nick Acheson and Sue Penlington
🦆CONSERVATION at Pensthorpe with our very own Chrissie Kelley (as seen on The One Show 😉) and Nick Acheson
Pick up a brochure or click the link in our bio to book!
