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Alderfen Marshes offers wild camping, canoeing and rural skills workshops on the Norfolk Broads

Pick up a paddle – it’s the best way to explore…

Posted on 16/04/2019

The winding waters of Surlingham Broad are a natural gem, right on our doorstep, best explored by canoe. As the days draw out and the weather warms, a peaceful paddle provides a perfect way to pass a few hours, unwind … Continue reading →

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Calling early birds …. to hear early birds calling

Posted on 01/04/2019

When it comes to a delightful dawn chorus, there are few better than that over Surlingham Broad and surrounding marshes. This May we are taking to the water in Canadian canoes every Wednesday morning to immerse ourselves in cheeps, tweets, … Continue reading →

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Here’s one for ‘hands-on’ gardeners….

Posted on 25/03/2019

Garden Obelisk – Willow Weaving WorkshopSunday 7th April: 10.00am – 1.00pmAlderfen Marshes A practical willow weaving workshop making an attractive and useful Garden Obelisk from locally sourced willow; a natural support for climbing plants such as sweet peas and runner … Continue reading →

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Spoon Carving Workshop

Posted on 18/03/2019

Saturday 30th March: 9.30am – 4.30pm A workshop for would-be wood-whittlers; the spoon-carving workshop on Alderfen Marshes is an interactive and enjoyable introduction to green wood-carving.  Under expert guidance from Monica Cass, you can let your creative juices flow as … Continue reading →

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Rural Skills Workshops For Adults

Posted on 04/02/2019

Would you like to try your hand at some traditional country skills? Perhaps you have heritage skills that you would like to share with others? This Spring we are beginning a series of rural skills workshops on Alderfen Marshes to … Continue reading →

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