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… and people looking for gifts for tea lovers. We’ve refreshed and restocked the Alderfen Marshes wild-tea shelves at the Yare Valley farm shop, including a new addition. As well as loose leaf wild-tea and eco-friendly teabags we’ve added ‘Bag … Continue reading →

We are delighted to welcome James Hookway to Alderfen Marshes on Saturday 17th of July to share his experience and expertise in making charcoal and biochar using the Hookway retort and biochar kiln. A charcoal retort provides an extremely efficient … Continue reading →

Mr Jinks has been found safe, well and purring. Thank you.

Mr Jinks went missing from Common Road this morning. Please contact John Gillam on 07918 670072 with any info / sightings. Thank you.

If you’re looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your day next Saturday, there are a couple of places left on the spoon-carving workshop at Alderfen Marshes, suitable for beginners or people with some previous carving experience. More … Continue reading →

Pop into Yare Valley Farm Shop and look right for the answer… We’re delighted that wild water-mint tea, grown locally on Alderfen Marshes in Surlingham, is now available at Yare Valley Farm Shop as loose-leaf tea, in convenient tea bags … Continue reading →

The Bank Holiday has come and gone but the Summer is certainly still here with ideal weather for a paddle around Surlingham Broad and beyond… Canadian canoe hire from Alderfen Marshes is open to Surlingham residents – ideal for exploring … Continue reading →

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 →