Personal Santa visits, Build-a-Teddy experiences and a brand-new festive world headline exciting changes for 2026 Pensthorpe has unveiled an exciting new chapter for its popular North Norfolk Pole Christmas experience, introducing a range of new features designed to create even more magical family moments this festive season. As part of the announcement, Pensthorpe has also…

14th and 21st May “Woodland Birdsong” Take an early morning amble through the spring woods to discover and learn some birdsongs. Sarah Wilesmith has worked in the woods for over a decade and can help you tell your Coal Tit from your Great Tit, and Nuthatch from Treecreeper. We may even hear a Kingfisher or…

£350,000 Wetland Ambassador Project aims to create one of the UK’s most immersive wetland wildlife experiences Pensthorpe Conservation Trust has unveiled ambitious new plans to transform its existing crane and flamingo areas into one of the UK’s most immersive, accessible and welfare-led wetland wildlife experiences. The £350,000 Wetland Ambassador Project, which has now entered planning,…

Join us for a 3-hour sketchbooking workshop in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Bates Green Garden, led by talented local artist Emma Lindsay. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the garden as you explore a range of drawing, mark making, and collage techniques designed to deepen your connection with nature and its wildlife. Through…

Join us for a series of three inspiring Garden Tutorials at Bates Green Garden in 2026, each thoughtfully timed to celebrate the unique beauty and challenges of spring, summer, and autumn. Guided by Head Gardener Emma Reece, these seasonal walks will immerse participants in the art of border planning and maintenance, garden design, and essential…

Join us for a hands-on cyanotype workshop in the naturalistic Bates Green Garden, led by professional photographer Alison Bettles. Discover the magic of creating sun prints—an early photographic technique that requires no camera or darkroom. During this practical session, you’ll gather beautiful natural materials from the garden and transform them into your own unique botanical…