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DISCOVER
Whitlingham Country Park is the perfect destination for anyone who is passionate about the natural world.
Our park offers a wide variety of activities and programs that allow visitors to connect with nature in meaningful and impactful ways.
Whether you're interested in learning about habitats, wildlife, conservation, sustainability, or accessibility, our team of experts is on hand to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Green Flag
We are delighted to have been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for visitor experience and facilities!
Compost
We now have a Ridan Pro composter for repurposing food waste from the Flint Barn Cafe and brewing waste from the Equal Brewkery.
Solar
We will soon be embarking on a solar project to help future-proof the Park and lower our carbon footprint. Watch this space...
Tern Raft
We are hoping common tern will breed at Whitlingham this year. Take a look from our bird hide on the north side of the Great Broad.
Family trail
COMING SOON... our new tactile rubbing trail to explore with paper and crayons!
Moorings
Our moorings are back open!
Moorings information coming soon.
CURRENT PROJECTS
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Self-led Education Visits at Whitlingham Country Park
We have specially curated boxes of high quality resources, ideal for use by all educators and community groups when exploring the park. Each kit is carefully crafted by our expert team to enhance your self-led visits to our park.
Each resource box is packed with rich educational content. They include activity ideas and equipment, providing everything you need for an engaging learning experience. The suggested activities have been designed to be easily adaptable to a range of ages and learning needs.
Park maps and risk assessments are included with all kits, as well as links to National Curriculum skills for all suggested activities. The education park map is tailored specifically for group visits.
We have a stationery pack and pull cart which can be borrowed for FREE with any resource loan too.
Decide which resources you want to hire, then get in touch with our team who will help you organise the finer details of your visit and get date(s) booked in.
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WORKING WITH
SCHOOLS AND LOCAL GROUPS
Our team is dedicated to helping young people enrich their learning experiences. We believe that interacting with nature forms a vital part of personal growth and development.
Our grounds are the perfect place to take students to learn, explore and play, whether for a day trip or as part of a longer-term study.
We also partner with local experts to support us in managing the needs of our wildlife.
'Ticket' - Easton College
Students aged 16-18 from Easton College visit Whitlingham Country Park to gain valuable workplace skills from hands-on experience, through Ticket.
By contributing to the park’s maintenance and conservation efforts, they develop practical skills that support their personal growth and offer future career opportunities.
UEA Swan Project
The University of East Anglia Ringing Group has been monitoring wildfowl and gull populations at Whitlingham Broad for many years. Using coded metal rings fitted to the birds' legs, the team tracks their movements, survival rates, and longevity. This important work is conducted under a Home Office license issued by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
The rings can be read from a distance by the public, which greatly aids in monitoring efforts and reduces the need to recapture the birds, minimising disturbance, especially for species like swans.
Volunteering
Whitlingham Country Park would not be the well-kept oasis it is without our incredible team of regular volunteers. We have over twenty now!
They take part in a wide variety of maintenance tasks each week including grass cutting, coppicing, hay raking as well as site checks and litter picks. They are a greatly valued asset.
We also regularly host corporate volunteering groups from local and national companies.
Looking For Work Experience?
At Whitlingham Country Park, we offer engaging work experience placements for individuals and groups from schools or those completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
If you're interested in gaining hands-on experience in a beautiful natural environment, we encourage you to get in touch.
Please note that demand is high and spaces fill up quickly, so early enquiries are recommended.
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Supported Internships
Whitlingham Country Park is proud to be a host partner for the Supported Internship scheme, offered by City College Norwich.
This programme provides valuable work-based learning opportunities for young adults with additional learning needs, helping them gain skills and experience in a supportive working environment.
Community Orchard
With the support of Norfolk County Council and their Million Trees project, Sinclair International funded us to plant 30 Norfolk apple tree varieties in our new community orchard at Whitlingham Country Park.
Once fully established and fruiting, this orchard will create a beautiful space for community events and educational activities, celebrating Norfolk’s rich horticultural heritage.
Thanks to the wonderful school councillors at Trowse Primary School for helping us to plant the trees!
