Wildlife reserves · East of England
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve
In or near Pattesley.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Walsingham, located 8.3 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is NR21 0LN.
About
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Owned by Bill Jordan. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.8220°, 0.8881°.
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Official information
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven featuring beautiful gardens and a variety of habitats. Visitors can explore the nature reserve, engage in conservation efforts, and enjoy outdoor play areas designed for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Pensthorpe Natural Park is located in Pensthorpe, Norfolk, England and is approximately one mile from Fakenham and close to the A1067 road. The park covers 700 acres (280 ha). The River Wensum, which runs through the site, is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Pensthorpe Conservation Trust (PCT) was formed in January 2003. It is a charitable trust that works closely with Pensthorpe Natural Park to showcase the importance of species and habitat conservation. The PCT works with partner organisations in national conservation programmes to conserve wetland and farmland bird species. These partnerships include Operation Turtle Dove, The Great Crane Project and re-introduction projects for red squirrels and corncrakes.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The site was created as a nature reserve by Bill Makins in the 1980s, before being bought by Bill and Deb Jordan in 2003, of Jordans cereals. During excavations to create the lakes and wader scrapes, one million tons of aggregates were excavated. The work uncovered finds including a hand axe believed to date from 8000 BC. Tusks and the tooth from a woolly mammoth were also found.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8220, 0.8881
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Kettlestone
- Postcode
- NR21 0LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- +44 1328 851465
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.pensthorpe.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7164900 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pensthorpe Natural Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve?
- Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 0LN), in the parish of Kettlestone.
- What is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve?
- Pensthorpe Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 0LN.
- Who owns Pensthorpe Nature Reserve?
- Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is owned by Bill Jordan.
- Is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 0LN. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.