One of Norfolk’s Biggest Christmas Markets Returns!

Tickets are Selling Fast!

Step into the secret world of Christmas in 2026.

Norfolk’s First Wild Beaver Kits in Over 500 Years Born at Pensthorpe

An extraordinary new chapter in the return of beavers to the River Wensum

Brand New Outdoor Play

We’ve just launched an exciting new outdoor play area ‘The Living Towers’

Journey into nature

Explore magical gardens, adventurous play, and our stunning nature reserve

Conservation calls

Learn about our conservation efforts for some of the most endangered British birds

One of Norfolk’s Biggest Christmas Markets Returns!

Norfolk’s First Wild Beaver Kits in Over 500 Years Born at Pensthorpe

An extraordinary new chapter in the return of beavers to the River Wensum

Tickets are now on general sale!

Step into the secret world of Christmas in 2026.

Brand New Outdoor Play

We’ve just launched an exciting new outdoor play area ‘The Living Towers’

UK’s only permanent Biosonification Garden

Journey into nature

Explore magical gardens, adventurous play, and our stunning nature reserve

Conservation calls

Learn about our conservation efforts for some of the most endangered British birds

Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham

NR21 0LN

Open Today: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Welcome to Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe is the ultimate destination for discovery and an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore enchanting gardens, wander wildlife-rich trails through our internationally recognised nature reserve, get up close with feathered friends, and let imaginations run wild in one of the region’s biggest and best outdoor adventure areas – plus epic indoor play for all weathers!

See what people are saying about Pensthorpe!

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Lynnlad
November 6, 2026
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Beautiful What a lovely place to visit and get back to nature. A very well stocked shop with pleasant staff. Coffee in the restaurant was quite poor as the Latte was pretty much all frothy milk and a bit tastles. This won't put us off and will be returning soon as the overall cafe experience was excellent. I recommend everyone to checks it out.
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Ash N
October 25, 2026
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Worth a visit What a fantastic place. The playground areas are brilliant. We loved roasting the marshmallows in the pumpkin patch and the pasties were delicious too. Also such helpful and friendly staff who went out of their way.
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Gill C
October 2, 2026
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Big Machinery weekend We visited Pensthorpe on 27th September for the advertised Big Machinery weekend expecting to see lots of machinery (50-60) . What a disappointment to see so little machinery, we spoke to the starting handle club whom it would seem where a last minute invitation to attend. Thank goodness they accepted. Felt that all the investment has been focused on the play areas and restaurant, the rest has become forgotten. A plus was the knowledgable guide in the bird hide, a true treasure. Lets hope future investment is spent on the nature park itself.
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Trek32270859998
September 27, 2026
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Wonderful day out It’s such a beautiful nature reserve i have been a few times before and the staff are lovely and informative. There were some really unique birds and it’s great for the money. We even saw some muntjac deer in the woodland hide. Very well kept place perfect for a day out !
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Charlie H
September 26, 2026
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Brilliant day out Brilliant day out, and you really laid on the weather.

Latest News

Events

Big Machinery Weekend Registration

Patrick Johnson

July 30, 2026

Family

Summer Memberships Now Available

Pensthorpe Brings Back Popular Summer Membership at Even Lower Price to Support Families Pensthorpe Nature Reserve has announced the return of its popular Summer Membership, now offering even greater value for visitors with a reduced price of just £25 – down from £30 last year. The limited-availability membership provides unlimited access from 18th July to… Read more »

Patrick Johnson

April 19, 2026

Family

Brand-New Play Adventure Opens This Easter

Easter at Pensthorpe is set to be bigger than ever this year. We’re thrilled to announce that our £300,000 outdoor play expansion, The Living Towers, will officially open in time for Easter half term — marking our first brand-new outdoor play development in almost 12 years. And that’s not all… this Easter will also see… Read more »

Patrick Johnson

February 25, 2026