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Educational Visits at Pensthorpe Wildlife & GardensEducational Visits at Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens  Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, famous for hosting BBC Springwatch, is a natural haven for wildlife. Pensthorpe tries to encourage its visitors to take an interest in conservation by providing a fun and interactive experience. We actively encourage school groups to visit Pensthorpe and use the reserve as a giant classroom. Children can complete the Activity Booklet, pond dip, become bug detectives and collect stamps on the Wildlife Tracker Trail.

OPENING TIMES: Please contact for details.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 4 hours plus.

GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher, teacher and pupil resource packs, welcome talk and demonstrations available, guided tours, indoor eating area available, outdoor eating area available.

View key to symbolskeyGift shop On-site catering Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Wheelchairs available Accepts groups Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Smoking not allowed

Prices


EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Children £3.25. Free teacher for every six children - otherwise £8.75.

 

Contact

Kirsty Willingham
Tel: 01328 851465
View the Educational Visits websitewww.pensthorpe.com
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Venue

Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens

Pensthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN

View the Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens websitewww.pensthorpe.com

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Map reference: TF 947294  Lat: 52.82693  Long: 0.88847


By Road:
One mile east of Fakenham off the A1067 Norwich to Fakenham road.

By Public Transport:
From King's Lynn station it is 20 miles to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens.

Parking : free

Nearest station : 18 miles (29.0 kms) from King's Lynn station

Norfolk Tourism Award Winner 2005; National Environmental Award 2005, Berry Savory Award 2004/05.

VistEngland VAQASNorfolk Tourist Attractions Association memberSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

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Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 Nature in Wonderland
Thu 25 Jul 2013 - Wed 4 Sep 2013 Summer Fun- Silver
Sat 24 - Mon 26 Aug 2013 Mediaeval Spectacular
Sat 14 Sep 2013 Specialist Plant Day
Sat 5, Sun 6 Oct 2013 Vintage Fair
Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013 Trick or Tweet

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • is gravel
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility

Notes

  • Although not all of our reserve is accessible via wheel chair given the nature of the attraction, special care has been taken to provide pathways and routes with a firm surface and wheel chair friendly access, these are highlighted on our Park Guide. Every attention has been paid to accessability for all abilities and ages and our wardens and staff are happy to reserve wheel chairs and assist wherever possible