Deepdale Farm

A bespoke day of green woodworking tuition with Richard Rood, the details of which are to be arranged directly with Richard, and confirmed in writing via email.

Learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving whilst creating a decorative dragonfly for your garden. This relaxed session is suitable for beginners with supportive, encouraging tuition.

Join us to explore the fascinating world of bats, hidden within our private woodland on Deepdale Farm. An expert volunteer from the Norfolk & Norwich Bat Group will provide the equipment and knowledge to discover the various species that utilise the habitats within our woodland.

Come and visit Deepdale Farm, our organic arable farm on the North Norfolk Coast. Explore the connections between people, food, farming and nature. Climb up into a combine to imagine the view come harvest Unpick an owl pellet to discover what our resident barn owls feast on Admire the views of Scolt Head Island on our guided farm walk, while learning about our farming practices Meet our partners from Norfolk & Norwich Bat Society, Norfolk Rivers Trust or have a go at woodworking. More activities still to be confirmed. Visit anytime between 10am and 4pm. The optional farm walk will depart at 11.30am. The walk is about 3km, taking approximately 1.5 hours with regular stops and discussions about our crops, regenerative and organic farming practices, woodland and wildlife. Access areas of the farm not usually open to the public, enjoy some beautiful views and ask questions of our knowledgeable team and partners. The event is free, but please book ahead so we can plan appropriately.

Join our local bird ringers from the Iceni Bird Monitoring Group, on a morning bird ringing demonstration. This is an opportunity for a small group of 8 people to see what is involved in bird monitoring on the farm. During the session, Chris and Denise will explain how they monitor the birds, including what species have been found on the farm at which times of year. If conditions are right and any birds are caught they will demonstrate how they are then monitored. This session is weather dependent, as there is little bird activity while it is raining or during periods of strong wind etc. There is also no guarantee of what species will be found. We will communicate with you as early as possible if the weather does not look favourable and therefore we need to cancel. Children are welcome, if accompanied by an adult at all times, and remain the responsibility of that adult. Please check the booking confirmation for where to meet, as this session is not at the main farm site.

Learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving whilst creating a decorative dragonfly for your garden. This relaxed session is suitable for beginners with supportive, encouraging tuition.

Learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving whilst creating a decorative dragonfly for your garden. This relaxed session is suitable for beginners with supportive, encouraging tuition.

Come and spend a couple of hours playing in the beautiful woodlands at Deepdale Farm. You will have the opportunity to pit your wits against some fun challenges. Who can build the tallest twig tower? Can you figure out how tall the giant is who visited our woodland? Paint a pebble and make a twig family. How about build a fairy home or try your hand at nature weaving? Activities are lead by Alison and Rosie, both former teachers who are passionate about outdoor learning through play.

In this extended workshop, you will learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving whilst creating a woven flower for your house or garden. This relaxed session is suitable for beginners with supportive, encouraging tuition.

This workshop is for children, accompanied by adults. Each child, supported by their adult (maximum 2 children per adult) will learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving whilst creating a bird house. This relaxed session is suitable for children aged 7-16.

Join us to explore the fascinating world of bats, hidden within our private woodland on Deepdale Farm. An expert volunteer from the Norfolk & Norwich Bat Group will provide the equipment and knowledge to discover the various species that utilise the habitats within our woodland.

Come and find out how we farm with nature at Deepdale. Explore our machinery, find out about bats, owls and invertebrates, have a go at woodworking or enjoy a guided farm walk. Sessions: 10am - 1pm with farm walk at 11am. 1-4pm with farm walk at 2pm. The walk is about 3km, approx. 1.5hr with regular stops and discussions about our crops, regenerative and organic farming practices, woodland and wildlife. Access areas of the farm not usually open to the public, enjoy some beautiful views and ask questions of our knowledgeable team. The event is free, but please book ahead so we can plan appropriately.

Embark on a captivating journey into the symphony of life with our "Chorus of Life" walk. Join us as we explore the myriad sounds of the natural world, from the melodious songs of birds to the hidden sounds of plants, lichen, and fungi. Equipped with a specialized parabolic microphone, we'll tune into the enchanting melodies of birds. This advanced technology allows us to capture individual bird songs with remarkable clarity, offering a rare glimpse into the intricate harmonies of the avian chorus. But our auditory adventure doesn't end there. Prepare to delve into the hidden realm of plant sounds as we unveil the unique voices of trees, flowers, and mushrooms. Using innovative techniques to convert changes in electrical conductivity into audio, we'll unlock the captivating symphony of the botanical world. Each leaf, petal, and stem possesses its own distinct sound, contributing to the rich tapestry of nature's melody.