Latest News
17 Nov 2018
Top winter activities with children
General | Danielle EdwardsStuck for things to do outside this winter? Look no further than our top 10 ways to engage with children outdoors!
12 Nov 2018
Photographer profile – Bernadette McCarthy
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia 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.
30 Oct 2018
Photographer profile – Emma Walton
Photography | Danielle EdwardsJulia Rafferty finds out more about her students interests and aspirations in the field of photography
18 Oct 2018
Nikki Harley: Corncrake Intern
Conservation | Danielle EdwardsNikki Harley, Corncrake Intern 2018 speaks about her time spent at Pensthorpe
9 Oct 2018
Allan Archer: Volunteer
Volunteering | Allan ArcherFind out about Allan's passion for inspiring the next generation to love nature.
2 Oct 2018
Winners Workshop Afternoon
General | Andy WardAndy Ward spent an afternoon inspiring and teaching students for a winners' workshop.
25 Sep 2018
Winners Workshop Morning
General | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty spent a morning inspiring and teaching students for a winners' workshop.
27 Jul 2018
Wetland Discovery Area is open!
General | Danielle EdwardsOur new area has been open a week and is already proving popular.
19 Jun 2018
“Further Steps” photography course – Macro
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty and her students explore macro art
11 Jun 2018
“Getting Started” Weeks 7 & 8 Photography Workshop
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's group explore the theme of Monochrome
16 May 2018
Wild about the Wensum 2018
Events | Danielle EdwardsLet us know what you thought about our 12th annual Wild about the Wensum event!
4 May 2018
Wetland Discovery Area: Progress
General | Danielle EdwardsFurther progress for our new Wetland Discovery Area!
23 Apr 2018
“Getting Started” Weeks 5 & 6 Photography Workshop
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's photography group explore macro photography as a theme.
18 Apr 2018
‘Further Steps’ photography course
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty and her students explore portraits
5 Apr 2018
New bird hide opens!
General | Danielle EdwardsAreas 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!
20 Mar 2018
Fakenham Academy Artists
General | Danielle EdwardsFakenham Academy have truly embraced the Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow art competition!
9 Mar 2018
“Getting Started” Weeks 3 & 4 Photography Workshop
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's "Get started" photography group explore Shutter Speed
27 Feb 2018
‘Further steps’ photography course
Photography | Danielle EdwardsJulia Rafferty's students explore the theme of "Multiple Viewpoints"
21 Feb 2018
Wetland Discovery Area: Progress
General | Danielle EdwardsNEW Wetland Discovery Area progress
15 Feb 2018
“Getting Started” Weeks 1 & 2 photography workshop
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's "Get started" photography group explore Depth of Field
6 Feb 2018
‘Further Steps’ photography course – Early Spring
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's 'Further Steps' students look at the theme of Negative Space.
31 Jan 2018
Hopping mad for hares!
General | Danielle EdwardsWe are the main sponsors for an exciting project taking place in Norwich this summer, all to do with the beautiful native hare.
16 Jan 2018
Redevelopment work has started!
General | Danielle EdwardsThe Conservation Centre is closed for exciting redevelopment to take place!
20 Dec 2017
Pensthorpe in winter
General | Danielle EdwardsPensthorpe is beautiful in low-light and frost!
8 Dec 2017
Autumn Term – Photography Development Blog
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's students look at the theme of "Contrasts" (Part 2)
27 Nov 2017
Christmas Craft Market: Filled with festive fun!
Events | Danielle EdwardsPensthorpe welcomed local crafts to it's first ever Christmas Craft Market
13 Nov 2017
Wedding & Events Venue launched
General | Danielle EdwardsThe Garden Room & Water Court officially open their doors!
27 Oct 2017
Autumn Term – Photography Development Course
Photography | Julia RaffertyJulia Rafferty's students look at the theme of "Contrasts"
13 Oct 2017
17 kittens in 2017
Red Squirrels | Danielle EdwardsWe've named our Red Squirrel kittens!
21 Sep 2017
Work experience student joins us
General | Danielle EdwardsLucy Dickens, a 17-year-old student from Easton and Otley College
15 Sep 2017
Successful bird ringing season
Birds | Gary EltonKingfishers are king of the Wensum Valley
11 Aug 2017
Ellen Rooney visit
Gardens | Jo ArthertonRenowned photographer Ellen Rooney visited our gardens!
22 Jul 2017
Our NEW video is here!
General | Jo ArthertonSee Pensthorpe as you have NEVER seen it before - larger than life wildlife inspires children and young families to get outdoors and back into nature.
14 Jul 2017
Millennium Garden in full bloom!
Gardens | Jo ArthertonOur famous garden is looking at it's best now, so well worth a visit this summer.