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The first signs of spring are appearing here in our Wave & Wave Line Garden and Corten Infinity Garden; with a bloom of flowers such as Hellebore, Snowdrops, Daphne and Primroses (as seen in these photographs taken by our Head Gardener, Jonathan).
Our Wave & Wave Line Garden is renowned for offering a magical sea of white, and a winter’s walk through this garden, dressed with a blanket of Snowdrops, is one of the most popular sightings at Pensthorpe at this time of year.
📷 - Photographs taken on Wednesday by Head Gardener, Jonathan
#gardens #headgardener #gardenupdate
Thank you. Such lovely photo's.
On Sunday 4th July we will be hosting our Makers Market, formerly known as our Summer Market. This event offers a perfect summer’s day out to discover locally produced food, drink and crafted goods from all across Norfolk.
Unlike previous years, this event will take place completely outdoors, offering a spacious and safe environment for visitors and stand holders to browse and shop with peace of mind.
If you are interested in applying for a stand at our Makers Market, please visit our website to download the full terms and conditions and an application form. Please then email your application to info@pensthorpe.com
Visit our event page for full details: bit.ly/3o7YKtGSo looking forward to being there. This event has always been so well organised by lovely staff
This is getting far to expensive for most of us to even take part , it used to be £15 a stall its now over £45 for just a patch of grass . to make the stock for the day and the fees this would mean id have to make about £60 an hour to get minimum wage , its saddening as I originally encouraged the idea for the 1st craft fair and now most of us artists have been priced out 🙁 Ossie doesnt look like we will be there this summer
Not one but two otters spotted today, swimming along a stretch of the River Wensum that runs through Pensthorpe. We couldn’t catch them both on the video clips but they were definitely there. What a treat!
Elizabeth x
How absolutely fabulous. I've always wanted to see otters but no such luck. Lovely to see them in video. Thank you so much for sharing.
Ring of Bright Water ❤
Fantastic!
As you can see, our flamingo chicks are growing up fast! They are starting to copy their peers in how they behave and interact, and are becoming a lot more confident and sociable. Their coat is starting to show some pink feathers; however, they won't reach their pink colour until they are between 2 and 3 years old.
📷 - With thanks to Senior Aviculturist, Kat, taken yesterday.
#flamingofriday #flamingo
Such lovely Pictures. Thank you.
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Frances 😍
Today is #SquirrelAppreciationDay, and to celebrate, our Head of Species Management, Chrissie has written a blog to discuss the history of red squirrels, as well as the great achievements of dear friend, David Stapleford towards the conservation of red squirrels and much more... bit.ly/2McrBQc
Mr Stapleford was my headmaster!! What a true legend. Thank you for sharing these pictures of him. I was only telling someone about him and his squirrels the other day 🐿️
David was an amazing Head Master. He set a whole room up at the school as a nature room with all types of specimens and treasures. I was lucky enough to be chosen as a monitor for the room. I owe my love of the natural world to him and he was an inspiration to me and we kept in touch even after I had left school. While all my other friends were playing outside or with toys I would be sat up the table drawing pictures of animals and writing facts about them to take to school to show him and he would often put them up on the wall in the nature room. He’s sorely missed.
Fantastic, great pictures, thank you for sharing, Miss my walks .☹️
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The first signs of #spring are appearing here in our Wave & Wave Line Garden and Corten Infinity Garden; with a bloom of flowers such as Hellebore, Snowdrops, Daphne and Primroses (as seen in these photographs taken by our Head Gardener, Jonathan). #gardens #headgardener
Our Makers Market, formerly known as our Summer Market, returns on Sunday 4th July. Offering a full day out to discover locally produced food, drink and crafted goods from all across #Norfolk.
Find out more: https://t.co/TJtmXLM4SQ
@visitnorfolk @vstnorthnorfolk #craftmarketNot one but two otters spotted today, swimming along the River Wensum here at Pensthorpe. What a treat! #sighting @visitnorfolk @EDP24 @BBCCountryfile
As you can see, our flamingo chicks are growing up fast! They are starting to copy their peers in how they behave and interact, and pink feathers are starting to show through; however, they won't reach their full colour until they are 2-3 years old.
#FlamingoFridayToday is #SquirrelAppreciationDay, and to celebrate, our Head of Species Management, Chrissie has written a blog to discuss the great achievements of dear friend, David Stapleford towards the conservation of red squirrels and much more... https://t.co/1g6ZcJOVZx
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The first signs of spring are appearing here in our Wave & Wave Line Garden and Corten Infinity Garden; with a bloom of flowers such as Hellebore, Snowdrops, Daphne and Primroses (as seen in these photographs taken by our Head Gardener, Jonathan).
Our Wave & Wave Line Garden is renowned for offering a magical sea of white, and a winter’s walk through this garden, dressed with a blanket of Snowdrops, is one of the most popular sightings at Pensthorpe at this time of year.
📷 - Photographs taken on Wednesday by Head Gardener, Jonathan
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#gardens #headgardener #gardenupdate #ukgardens #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #britishgardens #lovegardening #spring #springgardens #wavegarden #corteninfinitygarden #snowdrops #hellebore #daphne #primrosesOn Sunday 4th July we will be hosting our Makers Market, formerly known as our Summer Market. This event offers a perfect summer’s day out to discover locally produced food, drink and crafted goods from all across Norfolk.
Unlike previous years, this event will take place completely outdoors, offering a spacious and safe environment for visitors and stand holders to browse and shop with peace of mind.
If you are interested in applying for a stand at our Makers Market, please visit our website to download the full terms and conditions and an application form. Please then email your application to info@pensthorpe.com
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #makersmarket #summermarket #craftmarket #Norfolk #visitnorthnorfolk #localproduce #localcrafts #buylocal #shopsmall #handmade #Norwich #EastAnglia #shopping #makersmovement
#keepitlocal
#localart
#localbusinesses
#localproduct
#gifts
#familydaysout
#getoutside
#discovernature
#craftmarket
#familyfriendly
#thingstodowiththekids
#summershopping
#norfolkcrafts
#norfolkdesignersNot one but two otters spotted today, swimming along a stretch of the River Wensum that runs through Pensthorpe. We couldn’t capture them both on this video but they were both definitely there! What a treat!
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #otter #ottersofinstagram #wildlife #sightings #lovenature #lovewildlife #raresighting #norfolk #norwich #wildlifeisawesome #magicalmomentsAs you can see, our flamingo chicks are growing up fast! They are starting to copy their peers in how they behave and interact, and are becoming a lot more confident and sociable. Their coat is starting to show some pink feathers; however, they won't reach their pink colour until they are between 2 and 3 years old.
📷 - With thanks to our Senior Aviculturist, Kat, taken yesterday.
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#FlamingoFriday #flamingo
#FlamingosinNorfolk
#wetland
#wetlandbird
#weloveflamingos #mingo #flamingolove #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpenaturalparkToday is #SquirrelAppreciationDay, and to celebrate, our Head of Species Management, Chrissie has written a blog to discuss the history of red squirrels, as well as the great achievements and efforts of dear friend, David Stapleford towards the conservation of red squirrels and much more. Follow the link in our bio to read more.
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#RedSquirrels #SquirrelAppreciationDay #Squirrels #Conservation #Nativespecies #PensthorpeNaturalPark #Pensthorpe #pensthorpeconservationtrust #PCTExercising is a great way of helping both our mental and physical health, as it is said by scientists to release serotonin; a hormone known as a natural mood stabilizer. Exercising outdoors can be a very powerful antidote to reducing stress and anxiety, giving you an opportunity to connect with nature whilst reaping the benefits for your overall health.
We are able to enjoy nature in many different forms and through many different means, whether it be a gentle stroll, jog or cycle. If you have exhausted your daily walks, perhaps you can mix it up with a cycle around your local park or area. Regular cycling stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
It’s also a great way to take in your surroundings, listen to the sounds of nature that surround you, and feel the fresh air on your face. If you’re a keen cyclist we’d love you to share with us how cycling makes you feel…
To follow our full series of A-Z of Wellbeing, visit the link in our bio.
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#wellbeingwednesday
#wellbeing
#wellness
#wellnessjourney
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalwellness
#mentalwellbeing
#nature
#natureheals
#naturegram
#nature_brilliance
#naturelove
#naturebeauty
#mindfulness
#naturelover
#natureshots
#pensthorpe
#pensthorpenaturalpark
#exercise
#cycling
#happiness
#healthylifestyleToday’s NEW learning resource is ready for you to download, to help you with this week's home schooling or lesson preparation. At Pensthorpe we have lots of different species of waterfowl and this week’s resource from our #BringNatureHome series focuses on identifying these different species.
To download this resource, visit our website via the link in our bio and click on the 'Discover Waterfowl' resource. It may help you to visit our YouTube channel and watch some of our 'Meet the Birds' videos.
For those of you who are home-schooling, teachers looking for inspiration, or parents who are looking for extra activities whilst we are locked down – this is just a reminder that we have a range of accessible learning resources available to download for FREE via our website.
Visit our website to find what we have uploaded so far via the link in our bio.
📷- Photography by Steve Adams
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#homeschooling #education #wildlifeeducation #scienceeducation #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #waterfowl #duck #geeseOur Senior Aviculturist, Kat, managed to capture some photos of our nature reserve and gardens in yesterday’s winter wonderland; providing magical wintery scenic views of the River Hut, woodland and Millennium Garden.
📷 - Kat MacPherson
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#Winter #Winterwonderland #Snow #Norfolkgardens #Gardens #Northnorfolk #Norfolknaturereserve #NatureReserve #Nature #Naturephotography #Pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalparkFood is scarce at this time of year for birds, and unfortunately their energy is quickly consumed for survival as the temperature plummets. We could all lend a helping hand for birds at this crucial time by leaving out high energy foods in our gardens. The best types of high energy foods include: sunflower seeds, fat balls, unsalted nuts and fruits.
The bird feeders at Pensthorpe are topped up regularly by the warden and this week Deb managed to capture some video footage at The Woodland Hide of the birds that gathered to visit all including: Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Nuthatch, Robins and Chaffinch. In this particular video you can spot male and female chaffinches, and their different identifying features with male Chaffinches appearing more colourful than females. She will be keeping an eye on the feeders and reporting back with any unusual sightings over these next cold weeks.
🎥- Deb Jordan
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#Birdfeed #Winterbirds #winter #gardenbirds #garden #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #naturereserve #woodland #feedthebirdsToday is #flamingofriday and to celebrate we have some behind the scenes of our popular flamingos. Although they are tougher than they look, like many of us, our flamingo flock enjoy their creature comforts and prefer to be kept warm and sheltered away from these long winter nights. Here you can see them nestled in their sleeping quarters.
🎥 - Captured by our Senior Aviculturist, Kat MacPherson
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#Flamingofriday #Flamingos #FlamingosinNorfolk #wetland #wetlandbird #weloveflamingos #mingo #flamingolove #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpenaturalparkFor those of you who are home-schooling, teachers looking for inspiration, or parents who are looking for extra activities whilst we are locked down – this is just a reminder that we have accessible learning resources available to download for FREE via our website.
We are re-introducing our online learning resources ‘Bring Nature Home’, with fresh NEW resources available for you to download. From learning about animal adaptation to migration, our learning resources cover some of the key aspects you will find within KS1 and KS2 science.
We hope our resources relieve a little pressure from the responsibility of home schooling and lesson planning.
A NEW resource is coming your way on Tuesday. For this you will need to access our YouTube channel and be able to access our website. In the meantime, take a look at the resources we have published so far via the link in our bio.
📷 - Our Wildlife Education Officer, Allan photographed by Steve Adams
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#bringnaturehome #education #homeschooling #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #homeschool #lockdown #science #scienceeducationToday is #wellnesswednesday - Every Wednesday we will provide you with a new letter from the alphabet, giving you a suggestion of something you can do whilst you are out in nature.
B is for Birdwatching - Birdwatching or birding referred to by many, is the recreational activity of observing birds in their natural habitat. Spending time in nature is said by Scientists to have many positive influences on our mental health and emotional wellbeing and birding is one of many outdoor activities believed to be helpful in practicing mindfulness. This concept is discussed and portrayed by our good friend, birder and author, Joe Harkness @bird_therapy_ in his book ‘Bird Therapy’; Joe describes how this meditative interest in birding helped bolster and support his mental health and emotional wellbeing after struggling with his own mental health. He discusses how taking ourselves away from the hustle and bustle of the modern digital world is crucial to our mental state and taking part in activities such as birdwatching can help us all; especially in a climate such as this.
To follow our full series of A-Z of Wellbeing, visit the link in our bio.
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#wellbeingwednesday
#wellbeing
#wellness
#wellnessjourney
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalwellness
#mentalwellbeing
#nature
#natureheals
#naturegram
#nature_brilliance
#naturelove
#naturebeauty
#mindfulness
#naturelover
#natureshots
#pensthorpe
#pensthorpenaturalpark
#birdtherapy
#birdwatching
#birding
#thebirdtherapyResting calm in the golden glow of the winter sun, the River Wensum has experienced high water levels over the last few weeks; whilst many meadows across the nature reserve have flooded significantly, with our Wildflower Meadow almost completely underwater.
📷-Owner, Deb Jordan
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#River #Floods #Naturereserve #Norfolknaturereserve #Norfolk #RiverWensum #Pensthorpe #PensthorpeNaturalPark #fakenhamExhibiting pastel hues and forming an idyllic backdrop to one of our stunning sculptures designed and hand crafted by @jenny_pickford, yesterday's winter evening sunset was utterly mesmerising to say the least.
📷 - With thanks to Avic Team Member, Amy
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#pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #winterevenings #winternights❄️ #norfolk #northnorfolk #sunset #sunsetphotography #norfolkdaysout #natureThe annual cut back of the Millennium Garden has started early this year for our Head Gardener, Jonathan, who updates us with his work in the Millennium Garden:
“With no visitors around the park I am able to strim back the plants, followed by mulching with a lawnmower; the taller Miscanthus grass helps protect the new growth from the winter frost, therefore I leave this until spring. The cutting back of the garden allows us to see the weeds more easily, which will be my next task; the nettles took a hold in some flower beds during the first lockdown in March 2020, so they will be dug up and will provide me with a plentiful task of weeding."
Pensthorpe owner, Deb Jordan takes you through the Millennium Garden capturing video footage of how the garden is currently looking after the cut back and in the beauty of the winter sun.
🎥 - Owner, Deb Jordan
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#MillenniumGarden
#Wintergarden #GardensinNorfolk #NorfolkGarden #Garden #Gardening #Gardeningclub #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark2020 was a difficult year for all, however was a year that welcomed three flamingo chicks to our flamingo flock; this bringing the total number up to fifty-two flamingos in our flamboyance.
With wetlands declining globally, our flamingos act as important ambassadors for this posing issue and continue to be a firm favourite with many of our visitors.
You can catch up with all of the latest #flamingofriday activity and archives via our YouTube channel.
📷 - Photograph taken in May 2020 by our Senior Aviculturist, Kat MacPherson
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#FlamingoFriday
#Flamingos
#FlamingosinNorfolk
#wetland
#wetlandbird
#weloveflamingos #mingo #flamingolove #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpenaturalparkAlthough it is tempting to curl up in the warmth and wait for spring to arrive, there are so many winter wonders to discover!
When you're next out on your daily walk look down in the muddy tracks or snow for animal tracks and see what wildlife you can identify. You can spot animal tracks in your garden, parks and in rural countryside. Take a photograph to recap what you have found or to later research when you return home.
Listen out for the 'twit-twoo' call of Tawny owls or the sound of Woodpeckers drumming on trees. Your daily walk can really be a time to switch off from any daily stresses and come across your local wildlife.
📷 - Photography by Steve Adams
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#winterwellness #winterwildlife #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #winter #winterwalks #winterwonderland #wildlife #nature #animaltracks #winterbirds #birds #birdwatchingArt is defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Creating visual art is said by researchers to help reduce stress and promote relaxation; this is why as our first letter for our A-Z of wellbeing we focused on A is for Art.
During these stressful times you can utilise art as a form of releasing stress and anxiety that you may have; you could perhaps use your daily exercise out in nature as an inspiration and a basis for your art piece; capturing the colours, textures, sights and movement you may see. Research and explore other artists’ work to see what styles you prefer and to broaden your horizons with how other people define art.
Art can be what you make it, so do not feel overwhelmed if you have never picked up a paint brush before. You could use items you have collected from your walks out in nature, to make a collage, or you could even borrow your own children’s colouring crayons to explore what makes you happy.
To follow our series of A-Z of Well-being, follow the link in our bio.
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#wellbeingwednesday
#wellbeing
#wellness
#wellnessjourney
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalwellness
#mentalwellbeing
#nature
#natureheals
#naturegram
#nature_brilliance
#naturelove
#naturebeauty
#mindfulness
#naturelover
#natureshots
#art
#artlover
#artistic
#pensthorpe
#pensthorpenaturalparkAs we enter a new year, we have been faced with challenges and stresses that have spilled over from 2020; focusing on helping your mental health and wellbeing is vital, now more than ever.
Connecting and immersing yourself in nature is said, by researchers, to be a great remedy for helping relieve stress and reduce anxiety, and that is why we have decided to put together a light-spirited A-Z of how you can help your wellbeing through the power of nature.
Every Wednesday we will provide you with a new letter from the alphabet, giving you a suggestion of something you can do whilst you are out in nature or one of the benefits of spending time outdoors through our #WellnessWednesday.
To follow our series of A-Z of Wellbeing, follow the link in our bio.
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#wellbeingwednesday
#wellbeing
#wellness
#wellnessjourney
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalwellness
#mentalwellbeing
#nature
#natureheals
#naturegram
#nature_brilliance
#naturelove
#naturebeauty
#mindfulness
#naturelover
#natureshots
#pensthorpe
#pensthorpenaturalparkGlistening with a dusting of winter frosts that sparkle in the sunlight, our Millennium Garden designed by Dutch plantsman, Piet Oudolf, replicated a magical winter wonderland earlier today.
📷 - Owner, Deb Jordan
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#Wintergarden #Winter #Winterwonderland #Millenniumgarden #Norfolkgarden #Norfolkgardens #Northnorfolk #PensthorpeNaturalPark #pensthorpe #pietoudolf
