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Flourishing with butterflies, insects and bold, colourful drifts, this fine Norfolk garden is really something spectacular for visitors of all ages.
This month we are delighted to be celebrating 20 years of our wonderful garden designed by world-renowned Dutch garden designer, nursery man and writer, Piet Oudolf.
Oudolf himself once said ‘The idea is that visitors to Pensthorpe discover the garden as a pleasant surprise’.
📷 Emma Durrant
Been today Was beautiful , saw the red squirrels and a quick glimpse of your kingfisher , very happy staff and so polite . It was a place we will return too definitely 👏👏 Well done to you all much appreciated with social distancing and sanitizer stations every where 🥰🥰🥰
Lesley Stone 💗
We are celebrating 20 years of our spectacular Piet Oudolf Millennium Garden this month. These photographs have been taken by one of our visitors and simply capture the vibrancy and beauty of this garden.
“Pensthorpe is one beautiful place! If you ever feel stressed, this place will certainly calm you down.”
📷 - Photography and quote with thanks to @sandimongerComing Wednesday hopefully 🥰🥰
Lovely place. Went yesterday. Very good at covid awareness. Sanitizer everywhere. Well done.
Beautiful...love to visit in the summer but visit in the autumn / winter.It is breath taking in the millennium garden with grasses and seed heads in the frost and spider webs.
Beautiful, wish my garden looked like that!
Beautiful
We are celebrating 20 years of the Millennium Garden this month.
“This is a garden that stops you in your tracks. Twenty years on, the real epiphany for garden lovers and novices alike is to find themselves unexpectedly standing immersed in the glorious waves of silvery swaying grasses, burnished golds, and the vivid hot pink of Piet’s spellbinding garden. No wonder Piet’s followers continue to make their annual pilgrimage to Pensthorpe from late July to early September to see this extraordinary vibrant masterpiece at its glorious best.” Deb Jordan.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/_Ixn1CEZkmM
🎥 Martin Hayward-SmithWe are delighted to let you know that we're taking part in the Eat Out To Help Out scheme throughout August.
This is a government backed scheme where you get half price food and drink (excluding alcohol) Mon - Weds during August, with a discount of up to a £10 per person.
Our Courtyard Cafe is free to visit (you do not have to be a Park visitor to enjoy what we have to offer in the Cafe.
We look forward to welcoming you this summer!
Lesley Stone
Do we still need to book in advance to visit? X
Do we need book a ticket if we're just coming to the cafe? Do you have any wheelchairs to borrow?
Breaking news!
We are delighted to give you the first glimpse of the brother or sister of Cosmo!
His parents nested again this year and their chick is now out and about in the pond. You can see a close up here as he (or she) explores his new home and practices being a grown-up flamingo.
We now have two chicks that have hatched this year - come and see them this summer!
Happy Flamingo Friday!I got a good picture of Cosmo when we came on Wednesday absolutely beautiful
So cute😊🦩x
Summer Monger Tyler's going to be so happy to see this today
Sue Pilgrim a baby flamingo! 😂
Katie Armitage
Sara Bissell
Anna Souter
Jenna Harper Les Steade happy flamingo Friday!!! Xx
Madge Tillbrook thought you might want to have a look ❤️
Sarah Horan thought of you x
Kirsty Wiseman Mary Hipperson 🥰🦩another flappy!
Kerrie 🥰 xx
Joy Holland
Catriona Hawke
Adam Claydon Scott 😍
Becca Howard 💕
Dani Cornish
Jordan Bailey 😃
So lovely can’t wait to see them
Visiting on Sunday , cute chicks 🦩🦩
Can’t wait to visit. We are heading to Hunstanton today 🙂
Thanks Beth.
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Our Wildlife Education Officer, Allan, spotted this spectacular Garden tiger moth on the reserve today. #Pensthorpe #PensthorpeNaturalPark
A fantastic photo captured in the Millennium Garden by one of our younger visitors!🌸
@Pensthorpe @VisitNorwich @vstnorthnorfolk @visitnorfolk @ecoattractions My 5 year old daughter took this in the millennium garden last summer. Stunning part of the nature reserve! We love visiting 🤗
We are celebrating 20 years of our spectacular Piet Oudolf Millennium Garden this month. These photographs have been taken by one of our visitors and simply capture the vibrancy and beauty of this garden.
📷 - Photography with thanks to SandiA Monday mention to all the fabulous local independent businesses featured on https://t.co/NuCmmbaC3U including @museumbroads @burevalley @pensthorpe @fairhavengarden @hansellssols @emediasuk @stephensonsmart @studioclark @heatnorfolk @kosbornphoto @vtseventmedical @toiletsplus
“This garden stops you in your tracks" Deb Jordan , owner of Pensthorpe, on the Millennium Garden designed by world famouse garden designer #pietoudolf
Celebrating 20 years in 2020.
Be mesmerised by it's beauty & design as it peaks between Aug & Sept: -
Flourishing with butterflies, insects and bold, colourful drifts, this fine Norfolk garden is really something spectacular for visitors of all ages.
This month we are delighted to be celebrating 20 years of our wonderful garden designed by world-renowned Dutch garden designer, nursery man and writer, Piet Oudolf.
Oudolf himself once said ‘The idea is that visitors to Pensthorpe discover the garden as a pleasant surprise’.
📷 Emma Durrant
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#pietoudolf #pietoudolfgarden #pensthorpenaturalpark #millenniumgarden #gardendesign #inspiringgardens #britishgardens #summergarden #ukgarden #gardening #landscapedesign #gardenphotography #gardenphoto #landscapegardening #stunninggardens #topgardenstovisit #bestgardenWe are celebrating 20 years of our spectacular Piet Oudolf Millennium Garden this month. These photographs have been taken by one of our visitors and simply capture the vibrancy and beauty of this garden.
“Pensthorpe is one beautiful place! If you ever feel stressed, this place will certainly calm you down.”
📷 - Photography and quote with thanks to @sandimonger
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#nature #naturelover #natureblogger #naturephotography #naturephotographer #mothernature #outdoors #adventureoutdoors #explore #exploreoutdoors #ecotherapy #ecotherapyinpractice #naturetherapy #wildlife #wildlifelover #wildlifeblogger #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildflowers #beautifulflowers #beautifulgardens #flowers #colourfulflowers #pollinator #pollinators #insects #bee #beephotography #beesofinstagramWe are celebrating 20 years of the Millennium Garden this month.
“This is a garden that stops you in your tracks. Twenty years on, the real epiphany for garden lovers and novices alike is to find themselves unexpectedly standing immersed in the glorious waves of silvery swaying grasses, burnished golds, and the vivid hot pink of Piet’s spellbinding garden. No wonder Piet’s followers continue to make their annual pilgrimage to Pensthorpe from late July to early September to see this extraordinary vibrant masterpiece at its glorious best.” Deb Jordan.
Watch the video tour of this stunning garden on our YouTube channel.
🎥 Martin Hayward-Smith
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#pietoudolf #pietoudolfgarden #pensthorpenaturalpark #millenniumgarden #gardendesign #inspiringgardens #britishgardens #summergarden #ukgarden #gardening #landscapedesign #gardenphotography #gardenphoto #landscapegardening #stunninggardens #topgardenstovisit #bestgardenWe are delighted to let you know that we're taking part in the Eat Out To Help Out scheme throughout August.
This is a government backed scheme where you get half price food and drink (excluding alcohol) Mon - Weds during August, with a discount of up to a £10 per person.
We hope it will help you a little bit if you visit Pensthorpe, as well as it helping us as a business too.
Our Courtyard Cafe is free to visit (you do not have to be a Park visitor to enjoy what we have to offer in the Cafe.
We look forward to welcoming you this summer!
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #eatlocal #eatout #eatouttohelpout #norfolkfood #eatingoutinnorfolk #norfolkfood #norwich #cafe #supportsmallbusinessThis August marks the 20th anniversary of our Millennium Garden, designed by world famous landscape designer and plantsman, Piet Oudolf.
We're delighted that the garden was featured in The Telegraph earlier this month, stating that: “Pensthorpe remains one of the best places to see Oudolf’s work on a large scale…” (4th July 2020).
The garden is now coming into it's peak and is a sight to behold for any garden lover. Enjoy walking around the garden and soak up the peace and tranquility it brings, with swathes of colour to excite all of the senses. This year is the year to visit and help us celebrate 20 years of one of Norfolk's hidden gardening gems.
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#millenniumgarden #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #pietoudolf #pietoudolfgarden #garden #gardening #gardendesign #gardenlove #gardeninspiration #summergarden #gardenstovisit #summergardendays #ukgardens #britishgardens #norfolkgardens #northnorfolkliving #gardenblogger #gardensofinstagram #gardenphotographyWe are now open 7 days a week for the summer holidays!
Pre-booking is essential so we can manage our visitor numbers safely - we have plenty of slots available to book.
Visit our website for full details of the changes we’ve made to ensure you have a safe visit. Link in Bio.
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #naturereserve #familyfriendly #naturereservesuk #daysoutwithkids #childhoodunplugged #explorerlife #exploreoutdoors #northnorfolk #norfolk #thingstodowithkidsAs of yesterday afternoon we reached 4,000 followers on Instagram! Hooray!
Thank you to all of our followers. We hope you enjoy the content we share. If there’s anything you want to see more of, or if there are any areas of Pensthorpe that we don’t cover on here and you would like to see, please share your ideas with us in the comments....
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #naturereserve #familyfriendly #naturereservesuk #conservation #wildlifeconservation #habitatconservation #daysoutwithkids #childhoodunplugged #explorerlife #exploreoutdoors #northnorfolk #norfolkFrom today we are able to sell bird food again so that you can feed our birds during your visit!
We know how much our visitors enjoy feeding the birds, so we are delighted that we can sell bird food once more. You will be able to buy our bird food from the Snack Shack, which will be located on our picnic area.
The birds are going to be so pleased!
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#bird #feedingtime #pensthorpenaturalpark #lovenature #getclosetonature #wildlife #enjoytheoutdoors #reconnectwithnatureWe absolutely love these beautiful images of the wildlife you can see around Pensthorpe, captured by Abi from @shutterupphotography21
Thanks to Abi for sharing them with us!
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#wildlife #wildlifephotography #redsquirrel #butterfly #butterflies #ducklings #ducklingsofinstagram #dragonfly #lovenature #naturephotographyOur brand NEW Hootz & Friends Big Summer Trail starts today!
Today marks Hootz the Owl's 5th birthday, so what better way to celebrate than to invite you to join Hootz on a journey around our park to discover things about nature and wildlife that you may not know.
A great adventure for young families and children, that will get you exploring and you'll meet some of Hootz' friends along the way!
If you haven't decided what to do yet today, then come and join us for this NEW summer trail - you can now book your tickets the same day you wish to visit.
https://www.pensthorpe.com/
Happy birthday Hootz! 🥳
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #outdoortrail #childrensactivities #childrenstrail #familytime #familyactivities #exploretheoutdoors #naturetrail #hootz #hootztheowl #familyfun #discovernature #discoverwildlife #inspiringchildren #reconnectwithnatureWe're delighted to announce that our outdoor play area, WildRootz, will reopen on Wednesday 8th July!
There will be some measures in place to manage visitor numbers in the play area; to help with social distancing rules and; to ensure that you all feel safe whilst enjoying your day out.
You can book your visit, for next week, online NOW!
https://www.pensthorpe.com/
For those of you who want to check what the weather is like before you book your tickets, we have now introduced same day booking - so you no longer have to book the day before.
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #outdoorplay #wildrootz #familytime #naturalplay #inspiringplay #getoutdoors #lovenatureWe are officially "Good to Go!" ✅
We have received our We’re Good To Go Certificate from Visit England. Acquiring this Industry Standard mark demonstrates that we have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, including having a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.
You can find out all about the changes and measures we have put in place by following the link in our Bio.
Pensthorpe reopens to all visitors tomorrow, so we look forward to seeing you soon!
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #goodtogo #weregoodtogo #visitnorfolk #tourism #daysout #naturereserve #visitorattraction #northnorfolk #lovenature #getoutdoors #outdoorsandhappy #exploreoutdoors #placestovisitnorfolk #norfolkdaysout #norfolkforfamilies #qualityfamilytimeThe dramatic skies we have been experiencing, over these past few days, set the scene in these photos of our Wildlife Habitat Garden and demonstrate how changeable the gardens can look in different light.
Thanks to Zanzi, our Head Gardener's daughter for taking these beautiful images.
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #ukgardens #gardensuk #britishgardens #wildlifehabitatgarden #pensthorpegardens #gardendesign #gardensforwildlife #wildlifegardenOnline booking is now open!
We're delighted that we can open to all visitors from Wednesday 1st July. You can now book your tickets to visit us between Wednesday 1st - Sunday 5th July.
We have reduced our prices, for now, to £9.95 adults and £8.95 children/seniors. Online booking only.
We recommend that you read our website carefully to understand everything you need to know before you visit, what to expect when you visit and how to book. Follow the link in our Bio.
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #reopening #norfolk #touristattractionOur first day of opening to Annual Members and it’s so lovely to see visitors back in the park, enjoying the gardens, wildlife and sunshine.
We’ve had such a positive response from our members who visited today. Delighted with the safety measures we have put in place and so happy to return to a place that is special to them.
The team have had a debrief this afternoon and we are raring to go for tomorrow!
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #naturereserve #naturereserves #reopening #afterlockdown #newnormal #annualmember #membersonlyFor those of you who are still home schooling, teachers looking for inspiration, or parents who are looking for extra activities whilst things are not back to normal yet, we have a new learning resource available for you to download.
Ideal for KS1 & 2, our latest resource is all about habitats. Pensthorpe is unique in the variety of habitats it has within its estate, so our learning resource allows children and students to discover and learn the differences between them.
We hope this goes some way to helping you whilst these challenging times are still upon us.
You can download the resource and all other resources we have published so far here: https://bit.ly/34QZhs6
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#wildlifeeducation #onlinelearning #onlinelearningresources #homeschool #homeschooling #teachersofinstagram #lockdownlife #lockdownlessons #teacherinspiration #education #learningfromhome #lockdownlearning #onlineresources #educationresources #pensthorpenaturalpark #habitatsWe are pleased to announce that Pensthorpe will reopen exclusively for members only, from Wednesday 24th June to Sunday 28th June (inclusive). Pensthorpe will then open from Wednesday 1st July to all visitors.
We will be restricting the number of daily visitors in order to manage numbers safely, so we recommend that you book early to ensure you can visit on the day of your choice. Please note that everyone visiting, including members and children under 3 years old, will need to pre-book tickets online to ensure that we can manage our capacity.
Full details of our reopening plans can be found via the link in our Bio.
We recommend that you read this information carefully to understand everything you need to know before you visit, what to expect when you visit and how to book.
Our online booking will be open from Wednesday 17th June for members. If you wish to visit us from 1st July onwards, online booking will be available from Friday 26th June.
We very much look forward to welcoming you back!It's Flamingo Friday and we have some breaking news!
We now have two chicks!
Both chicks are being very well taken care of by their parents and are staying around the nesting site. As you can see it is still quite busy up there so fingers crossed for more hatching! 🎥 Kat MacPherson
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#flamingofriday #flamingos #weloveflamingos #mingo #flamingolove #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpeconservationtrustWho's still home-schooling or needs ideas for lesson plans? Or perhaps you're just looking for some activities to keep your children inspired?
We've just added a NEW learning resource to our website - developed to help you home school or lesson plan whilst we can't welcome any school children or visitors to Pensthorpe. It's a bit later than our normal Tuesday update, due to a few technical issues, but hopefully this will help you a little bit during these strange times.
This week's activity is around Fossils - it will get kids using their imaginations as well as a little game to help a mammoth find some food!
Follow the link in the Bio to download this latest resource and all of the other ones we have published so far.
We hope you enjoy!
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📸 Steve Adams (featuring members of our Junior Board)
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#wildlifeeducation #onlinelearning #onlinelearningresources #homeschool #homeschooling #teachersofinstagram #lockdownlife #lockdownlessons #teacherinspiration #education #learningfromhome #lockdownlearning #onlineresources #educationresources #pensthorpenaturalpark #fossils #mammoth #trilobite #ammoniteIt's Monday so it's another installment of Meet the Birds!
Every week during lockdown we have been introducing you to the species of birds that you would otherwise meet if you were able to visit us. Our Wildlife Education Officer, Allan, helped us record these little videos prior to us having to close, so that we could bring the daily bird feed to your homes whilst we can't have any visitors.
In this short clip Allan introduces you to the greylag goose.
What is the name of the waterfowl family this species comes from? And what other species belong to the same family? You may have to look online for the answer... 🎥 Lydia Bentley
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