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Pensthorpe

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Pensthorpe is the ultimate destination for discovery.

Our staggering 700-acre site includes four fabulous gardens and a species-rich nature reserve. Take a trail through wetlands and hedgerows, woodland and riverbanks, and farmland and water meadows. And duck into a bird hide along the way to get up close with feathered friends.

There a awesome activities for little nature lovers too. From our impressive outdoor eco-friendly play area, WildRootz, to rope bridges and snaking slides inside Hootz House. Enjoy a ride off-road on the Pensthorpe Explorer and check out fascinating fossils in the Discovery Centre. Finally, don’t forget to wet your beak at our café and stop in our shop for wildlife books, toys, bird feeders, and local produce.

Ideally located, close to Fakenham, Pensthorpe makes for an action-packed outing for the whole family. It’s where little adventures happen every day, and we hope you’ll visit us soon.

Guide Prices

See the website for 2024 seasonal pricing.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Changing Places
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality
  • Wedding receptions

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite Catering
  • Postbox
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • WiFi or internet access

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Suitability

  • School Trips

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Special Offers

  • Enjoy £4 off entry ticket (£3 off senior/child) when you arrive car-free with a valid bus ticket or bike. If you have a senior bus pass, please ask the bus driver for a travel receipt. Find out more here.

    Attractions Special Offers - redeem this special offer between 19/07/2023 and 31/12/2024

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

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 Natural Park.

Accessible by Public Transport: King's Lynn station is 18 miles away.

Pensthorpe

Type:Wildlife Park

Fakenham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1170 reviews1170 reviews

Tel: 01328 851465

Awards

  • Other AwardsDeep History Coast Experience Makers Deep History Coast Experience Makers 2021

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year

* * Opening times vary throughout the year- please take a look at our website for more information.
In the Spring and Summer (March to September), we are open seven days a week between 10am and 5pm.

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