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Spring has arrived at Norfolk’s National Trust Properties

Spring has arrived at Norfolk’s National Trust Properties

Daffodils in Blickling Hall Gardens I have received this press release from the National Trust. “Celebrate spring daffodils with the National Trust With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust places as they welcome in the start of spring. Resilient against the ever-changing British spring weather from sunshine to snow flurries, to April showers, daffodils can be spotted in gardens and parks across the UK from late February through to April….

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North Norfolk National Trust Properties Great to Visit this Autumn

North Norfolk National Trust Properties Great to Visit this Autumn

I have received this press release from the National Trust.   Copyright: National Trust “Nature’s rolling out the red carpet this October half-term Whether it’s the technicolour canopy of autumn colour, the rustle of leaves underfoot or the sight of toadstools among the fallen leaves, autumn is a feast for the senses. Track down the best autumn colour you can find on a walk with your family this October. Have a family leaf hunt to find the biggest and brightest…

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Prepare yourself! Wolf’s Child is coming to Felbrigg Hall 5th to 23rd May 2015

Prepare yourself! Wolf’s Child is coming to Felbrigg Hall 5th to 23rd May 2015

In May, something dark and mysterious is going to happen at the National Trust’s Felbrigg Hall near Cromer in North Norfolk. As part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, the landscape theatre company, WildWorks, will be presenting Wolf’s Child. This production is described as a “grown-up fairy tale.” Tickets are available now from the Festival website.

North Norfolk Sea Defences – Where Do We Go From Here?

North Norfolk Sea Defences – Where Do We Go From Here?

Doubts are arising that damage to some of North Norfolk’s sea defences caused by the tidal surge in December will be repaired. The Environment Agency are seriously considering allowing the sea back in to reclaim land at Cley and Salthouse. If that does prove to be the case the economic impact on the area could be considerable. Thousands of birdwatchers travel to the reserves at Cley and Blakeney Point every year injecting a great deal of money into the local economy. If the nature of the reserves is changed by allowing the sea back in the variety of bird life will also change and the attraction of this unique part of Norfolk for keen ‘birders’ could wane.