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Whitlingham Country Park viewed from the air |
History
Walk At Whitlingham Country Park
The country park, just a couple of miles from the centre of Norwich, has
many historical features including Norfolk's best preserved lime kiln and
manor house ruins with a royal connection. |
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Whitlingham Country Park, Norwich |
| Park Rangers' office: |
01603 610734 |
| Ordnance Survey: |
Landranger 134: Map ref - 254078 |
| Distance: |
Approximately 4.2km (2.8 miles) |
| Time: |
Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Other walks: |
Whitlingham
Park Nature Walk |
| Interactive: |
Tour of Whitlingham Park |
Extra info:
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British Isles: A Natural History is an epic series
presented by Alan Titchmarsh. Over eight programmes, screened at 9pm from
Wednesday 29 September, 2004 on BBC ONE, Alan unravels the story of the
evolution of the British Isles.
To accompany the series bbc.co.uk/norfolk has created this Walk Through
Time, exploring the rich history and a vibrant natural habitat to be found
at Whitlingham Country Park.
Walk Through Time: You are invited to join the BBC on
the Whitlingham Walks Through Time on Saturday 16 October, 2004 between
10am-4pm. There will be guided walks around the park, the chance to
meet presenters from BBC Radio Norfolk and experts from the Broads Authority
and Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Of course, the walk exists throughout the year, so make
sure to explore this beautiful part of the Norfolk countryside at your
leisure.
More info:
Whitlingham Park has a rich history. Once part of the Crown Point Estate
owned by the famous Colman family, the site features the ruin of a monk's
manor house, ancient chalk workings and evidence of Palaeolithic and Neolithic
flint-knapping.
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Getting there:
By bus: Catch either the 58 or 58a. Both buses go to Trowse every
30 minutes from St Stephen's Street in Norwich city centre at 13 and 43
minutes past the hour until 1813 Monday-Saturday. On a Sunday, the service
runs at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour until 1555. It is a 10 minute
walk along Whitlingham Lane to the park. For the
latest timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608.
For details of wheelchair friendly buses on this route
contact First Eastern Counties buses on 0845 602 0121 if travelling Monday
- Saturday. On a Sunday the route is operated by Anglian Coaches, call
01502 711109.
By car: Whitlingham Country Park is just 10 minutes
drive from Norwich city centre. Follow the signs for Trowse, then turn
left down Whitlingham Lane and follow signs for the Little and Great Broad.
Car Parking: £1 for up to two hours, £3 over two hours,
disabled badge holders - free.
By boat: Access to the park is also available by the river city
shuttle which leaves Norwich from Elm Hill Quay and Railway Station Quay.
Call City Boats on 01603 701701.
By bike: National cycle route one runs through
the park.
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Walk conditions
Paths are of varying width and consist of woodland undergrowth and a mix
of compacted earth/stone that can become muddy after rain. There is one
short hill of a gentle incline.
The woodland sections of this walk are not suitable for
wheelchairs or buggies, but the lime kiln is still accessible if approached
from the road that leaves the woodland carpark.
Health and Safety information
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Get more from your walk,
with the Open University.
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BBC Norfolk website, The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH
Telephone: 01603 617411 | Minicom: 01603 632242 | e-mail: norfolk@bbc.co.uk |
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