Events

Join our Head Gardener, Jonathan, for an evening walk around our four contrasting gardens, with a particular focus on our summer displays.

Discover this flora and fauna rich meadow with our Reserve Manager, Richard, to guide you...

A themed weekend celebration for anyone who adores our much loved glorious pink feathered friends.

Spend some quality time this Father's Day taking a stroll around our four glorious gardens. Dad's go FREE with one full paying person.

FREE to enter - Join us for a day of summer shopping. Wander around a mixture of craft, food and drink stalls. There's also reduced entry if you wish to visit our reserve on the same day!

See authentic villagers going about their day to day life and see some of the fascinating crafts and trades being displayed. Talk to the warriors before they go into battle and see which side you think should be victorious at our Viking Invasion event.

A jam-packed summer, with each week bringing you a new nature-inspired theme, trail and craft activity.

Join one of our reserve warden for an afternoon walk to discover and identify the diverse number of beautiful species we have here at Pensthorpe.

Feel like a giant whilst you discover the tiny insects and invertebrates that secretly scuttle around Pensthorpe.

Help our expert identify the moths who have visited our overnight trap and be amazed by their understated beauty...

A selection of over 300 Lego sets and mini figures will be on display. Opportunities to build and buy, as well as raffles, games and prizes.

These highly colourful and intriguing insects deserve centre stage in this afternoon walk and identification experience.

Join our Head Gardener, Jonathan, for an early evening walk around Piet Oudolf’s first public UK garden.

Join our Reserve Manager for an after-dark evening of discovery. You will learn about the resident bats and moths that call Pensthorpe home.

Gardening enthusiasts can take advantage of the expertise of many of the county’s top nurseries and growers at the Specialist Plant Day held here at Pensthorpe Natural Park.

Discover more about the fascinating world of trees and the fruits and nuts they bear as a resource for all sorts of wildlife...

Join our Head Gardener, Jonathan, for an afternoon walk around our four contrasting gardens, with a particular focus on our autumn displays.

A brand NEW Halloween-inspired October Half Term family event, suitable for children of all ages.

Join our Head Gardener, Jonathan, for an afternoon walk around our four contrasting gardens, with a particular focus on our winter displays.

FREE to enter - Our popular Christmas Market returns for it’s fourth year, providing shoppers with a welcome change of scenery from the high street...

Exclusive after hours late night shopping events at Pensthorpe Natural Park in the run up to Christmas from 5pm until 7pm.

Exclusive after hours late night shopping events at Pensthorpe Natural Park in the run up to Christmas from 5pm until 7pm.

Exclusive after hours late night shopping events at Pensthorpe Natural Park in the run up to Christmas from 5pm until 7pm.

A great way to learn more about what wildlife gets up to during winter...

A day with our experts learning about the native wildlife that you are likely to see in your own back garden.