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North Norfolk Coast Events Calendar, Entertainment, Festivals, Whats On
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February 2010, Sunday
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Brancaster Mussels in Season
Location:
Along the north Norfolk coast
Enjoy our local speciality, fresh mussels from Brancaster Staithe Harbour
These delicious shellfish can be enjoyed during months with an 'r' in them, so roughly from September to April depending on how warm early autumn and spring are.
Mussels can be enjoyed in pubs, restaurants and cafes along the coast. Perfect accompaniment to a stay at Deepdale Backpackers and Camping.
Flights of Geese
Location:
Along the north Norfolk coast
Many thousands of geese visit the north Norfolk coast during the Winter months.
The skies are filled with them and it is an amazing spectacle of nature, which is well worth seeing. Happens from roughly mid October to early February.
A free natural spectacle
Lexham Hall Snowdrop Walk
Location:
Lexham Hall, nr Litcham and Bagthorpe Hall, Norfolk
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It is a Norfolk tradition that has attracted many followers over the years. It is a "Snowdrop Walk" at Lexham Hall, nr Litcham, launching the National Gardens Scheme "Open Garden" season on Sunday February 7th (11 - 4), followed by Bagthorpe Hall on February 14th, (A Valentines Day Walk).
When the first snowdrops start to appear it is a sign winter is finally coming to an end. So what better way to celebrate the change in seasons than by garden visiting. Not only do the snowdrops provide a ray of hope that spring is on its way but , each year money is raised through the National Gardens Scheme for many worthwhile charities .
County Organiser Anthea Foster of Lexham Hall said "The NGS gardens that open early in the year are really popular and most gardens admit children 16 and under for free, which makes a garden visit excellent value for money and a great day out. As well as blowing away the winter cobwebs, it is helping good causes too for charities, which include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices and Crossroads Cares, The Queen's Nursing Institute, The Royal Fund for Gardeners' Children, the National Trust and Perennial. Founded in 1927, the NGS has donated more than £25 million to charity in the last 10 years. Last year Norfolk raised over £71,000 as well as raising additional funds for local chariities nominated by the garden owners. Lexham and Bagthorpe Hall recieved nine hundred visitors between them raising over £3700 pounds. What better way to start the New Year."
If you are one of the garden visitors that have followed the "Yellow Arrow Sign" of the "ngs gardens open for charity" please continue your support in 2010. Or if your garden is of high quality, character and at least forty-five minutes interest visit http://www.norfolkgardens.org or contact County Organiser Fiona Black to discuss opening your garden. Tel 01692 650247.
The Norfolk Garden 2010 booklet will be available in early February and at the snowdrop walks or pre order a copy of The Yellow Book from http://www.ngs.org.uk
LEXHAM HALL
nr Litcham PE32 2QJ. Mr & Mrs Neil Foster. Adm £4, chd free. Sun 7 Feb (11-4); Sun 16, Mon 17 May; Wed 22 Sept (11-5). 2m W of Litcham. 6m N of Swaffham off B1145. Light refreshments (Feb), home-made teas (May & Sept). Fine C17/C18 Hall (not open). Parkland with lake and river walks. Formal garden with terraces, yew hedges, roses and mixed borders. Traditional kitchen garden with crinkle crankle wall. Extensive collection of scented, winter flowering shrubs and woods, carpeted with snowdrops. 3-acre woodland garden with azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, spring bulbs, and fine trees. A major new planting scheme commences in the walled garden autumn 2009. Dogs on leads welcome Feb only. Featured in 'Country Life'
BAGTHORPE HALL
Bagthorpe PE31 6QY. Mr & Mrs D Morton. Adm £3.50, chd free. Sun 14 Feb (11-4).
3½m N of East Rudham, off A148. At King's Lynn take A148 to Fakenham. At East Rudham (approx 12m) turn L by Cat & Fiddle PH. 3½m into hamlet of Bagthorpe. Farm buildings on L, wood on R, white gates set back at top. Home-made teas and organic soups. Snowdrops carpeting woodland walk
RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Room Open Days 2010
Time:
11:00 - 17:00
Location:
The National Construction College, Bircham Newton, nr Docking, Norfolk
Royal Air Force Bircham Newton Heritage Room and Memorial to those who served from 1918-1962
OPEN DAYS 2010
Easter Sunday, 4th of April
Sunday, 2nd of May
Sunday, 30th of May
Sunday, 27th of June
Sunday, 25th of July
Sunday, 29th of August
Sunday, 26th of September
Open 11 am to 5 pm
Signposted off the A148 and B1454
Come and discover the fascinating history of this former Royal Air Force station
and its satellite airfields.
Admission FREE
For more information visit our website www.rafbnmp.org.uk
Mannington Hall Open Garden
Time:
12:00 - 17:00
Location:
Mannington Hall, Norfolk
NGS Open Garden 27 Sept (12-5) Adm £5, chd free, concessions £4
Open 30 year for NGS. Open Sundays May to Sept (12-5), Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays June to Aug (11-5). . 20 acres feature shrubs, lake, trees and roses. History of the Rose display and period gardens. Borders. Sensory garden. Extensive countryside walks and trails. Moated manor house and Saxon church with C19 follies. Wild flowers and birds. 18m NW of Norwich. 2m N of Saxthorpe via B1149 towards Holt. At Saxthorpe/Corpusty follow sign posts to Mannington.The Lord & Lady Walpole. 01263 584175.
Pensthorpe Floodlit Bird Feeds
Time:
15:00
Location:
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, A1067, Fakenham, North Norfolk
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For a fascinating insight into all the rare and colourful birds at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve this autumn and winter, come to one of the floodlit feeds taking place from 24th October 2009 to 28th February 2010.
The feeds are free to watch if you have paid to enter the reserve or spent £2 or more in the shop. Otherwise there is just a small charge of just £2.
And there's no need to worry about the cold, because you can enjoy the floodlit feeds from the warm and comfortable Viewing Gallery. From there you will get a full commentary from the reserve's wardens who will tell you about the breed of birds that are coming in to feed and why, and will then be on hand to answer any questions you may have about birds, and winter feeding here or at home.
Deb Jordan, co-owner of Pensthorpe Nature Reserve says: "Our floodlit feeds have been very popular in the past because it's an ideal way to see the birds up close and learn more about then during the colder times of the year. Our wardens are very well informed and often the questions by our visitors after the floodlit feed are about how they can best feed the birds in their own gardens through the winter."
Visit www.pensthorpe.com or call 01328 851465 for more information and
opening times.
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North Norfolk Coast Events Calendar | Entertainment, festivals, whats on, concerts, markets, exhibitions, theatre, arts, comedy, clubs, music, classes, special events, days out, things to do, what's on, sports, family events, films | Brancaster Staithe, Burnham Deepdale, Hunstanton, Heacham, Snettisham, South and North Creake, Burnham Market, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea, Walsingham, Thursford, Fakenham and King's Lynn, plus larger events further afield including Norwich, Swaffham, Dereham, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer, Aylsham and Blakeney
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