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11 July 2019, is our 31st birthday and to celebrate we’ve put together 31 facts about Pensthorpe Natural Park.

Read our Hootz House facts as we celebrate its 4th birthday.

Flamingos are majestic and iconic birds, known for their long stilt-like legs, long s-shaped neck and beautiful pink feathers.

Julia Rafferty explores "Nature Photography Day" and why she has one of the best jobs in the country.

The majestic red-crowned crane has been categorised as endangered on IUCN’s red-list since 2000...

Discover more about edible plants and celebrate National Gardening Week

We caught up with Mike Dilger for a chat ahead of his visit to Pensthorpe…

Our Reserve Manager Richard looks at how we manage the native species of bat that call Pensthorpe home...

For me Easter is about emerging butterflies and other insects, returning migrant birds and new life; be it plant or animal...

We caught up with Mike Dilger for a chat ahead of his visit to Pensthorpe…

A spring summary of the various courses that Julia Rafferty runs at Pensthorpe.

Our Head Gardener Jonathan discusses what springtime entails at Pensthorpe...

Pensthorpe is a unique and spiritual site and we regularly hear that our visitors felt a connection to something very special and left feeling invigorated and healed in some special way.

Julia Rafferty's group explore the theme of Macro

We are proud to announce, that Michael I’Anson’s panel: ‘Ready, Prep, Grow!’, was awarded 2nd place in the Portfolio section of Competition 12 of the ‘International Garden Photographer of the Year’.

Will the news that the first mammal extinction resulting from climate change has occurred on Bramble Cay, a small island near Papua New Guinea, be a wake-up call for more people to take notice of the plight of our natural world?

Wetlands provide both water and food to us all and help to control flooding and tidal surges yet we still fail to truly appreciate them.

Everyone loves a red squirrel, adored by people across the country with their russet red furry coat, large ear tufts and twitching tail. 

Pensthorpe Conservation Trust are pleased to announce that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been named as the charity beneficiary of the Norfolk Bird & Wildlife Fair.

A new exhibition by the Portfolio Development Groups and will run until Spring 2019.

Stuck for things to do outside this winter? Look no further than our top 10 ways to engage with children outdoors!

Julia Rafferty runs regular photography courses at workshops here at Pensthorpe. This is the 2nd in the series of Julia's blogs, which spotlight on each of her students.

Julia Rafferty finds out more about her students interests and aspirations in the field of photography

Nikki Harley, Corncrake Intern 2018 speaks about her time spent at Pensthorpe

Find out about Allan's passion for inspiring the next generation to love nature.

Andy Ward spent an afternoon inspiring and teaching students for a winners' workshop.

Julia Rafferty spent a morning inspiring and teaching students for a winners' workshop.

Our new area has been open a week and is already proving popular.

Today is our 30th birthday!

Julia Rafferty and her students explore macro art

Julia Rafferty's group explore the theme of Monochrome

Let us know what you thought about our 12th annual Wild about the Wensum event!

Further progress for our new Wetland Discovery Area!

Julia Rafferty's photography group explore macro photography as a theme.

Julia Rafferty and her students explore portraits

Areas of the Wensum Valley, which have never been accessible to our visitors, will now be on display thanks to the opening of our new wetland bird hide!

Fakenham Academy have truly embraced the Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow art competition!

Julia Rafferty's "Get started" photography group explore Shutter Speed

Julia Rafferty's students explore the theme of "Multiple Viewpoints"

NEW Wetland Discovery Area progress