Visit Snettisham Farm Park with your groups in 2014......

Snettisham Park is a busy working farm consisting of 392 acres. One of its highlights is the unique tractor and covered trailer Deer Safari ride where you can get up close to the friendliest deer in the UK. This 45 minute round trip takes you into our deer park and enables you to hand feed a spectacular herd of over 50 hinds plus the awesome stags. You will receive live commentary throughout and enjoy the parks rich and amazing wildlife plus learn about the crops we grow as you go. If you are lucky you might see the deer swim across the lake. During deer calving months of May, June and July you will be able to see beautiful spotted calves. During the summer the stags grow their new antlers ready for the rutting season towards the end of September.

There are over 250 ewes which will lamb During March and early April. Visitors during this time,  will be able to see new born lambs and maybe one being born.Activities include bottle feeding our lambs, collecting and grading freshly laid eggs, pony grooming, friendly goats to feed, watching our young calves being fed, guinea pig cuddling. There are also pony rides during the school holidays for children.

During the late spring and summer younger visitors visitors will be able to enjoy our New Young Drivers activity - a chance for budding farms to practice their tractor driving skills plus the addition of children's play area..There are also three farm trails to walk around. Short farming trail 2/3 mile, discovery trail 1.5 mile and archaeology trail 2.5 miles. We guarantee you will learn something about this rich and fertile countryside and see an abundance of diverse wildlife and habitats along River Ingol. Visitors are often surprised to find out that our farm is the site of an important Roman Villa, a Saxon Settlement and the famous St Thomas Chapel.

The Visitor Centre is the welcoming hub of your visit. Here you will find the tearoom - light airy space where you can treat yourselves to delicious home-baking, fresh coffee and much more.. On sunny days you can sit our on the terrace and enjoy the splendid views across the Norfolk countryside. Our shop contains farm related toys, gifts, stationary and luxury confectionery and jars. You can also buy our own venison and farm fresh eggs.Special Events include Sheep Dog Trials, Sheep Shearing and evening Deer Safaris and BBQ events. 

For more details on these events see the website www.snettishampark.co.uk or TEL: 01485 542425

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Exhibition Marks first phase of £50,000 investment in Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre.....

Royal Crown Derby has unveiled the first phase of a £50,000 investment in its visitor Centre, with the launch of a new exhibition entitled 'The Finest of Dining - from 1750 to 2013 and beyond.' The prestigious new exhibition at the Osmaston Road factory site features some of the world's most exclusive ranges of fine bone china made for Royalty and aristocracy throughout the world - all of which were created by Royal Crown Derby's artisans. The exhibition was launched to invited dignitaries and guests by Royal Crown Derby's Chief Executive Kevin Oakes and Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant Mr. William Tucker.

The exhibition will be open to visitors until the end of the year along with the site's award winning museum and factory tours where people can see the

World-famous ware being made and decorated. Displays include exhibits of ware commissioned by Royalty through the ages, including Queen Victoria and George Ill, items created for Tiffany and designs by Salvador Dali; coming right up to date with exquisite services featured in worldwide hit TV series' Downton Abbey and Mr. Selfridge. The exhibition marks a major investment in the award-winning Visitor Centre which will also see new activities and facilities launching throughout the summer and autumn to create a truly five-star attraction.

Plans include:

·    a new decorating studio for families,

·    upgraded factory tour experience,

·    programme of free activities

Throughout the summer for children:-

• Fantastic new retail outlet 

• new museum experience,

• Relaxed new coffee lounge with children's corner and free Wi-Fi,

·  exclusive afternoon tea venue

·  A series of exciting new events.

Royal Crown Derby Chief Executive Kevin Oakes said: "Royal Crown Derby is entering an exciting new phase in its illustrious history. We are investing in the company, its people and this historic site and our aim is to create a thriving Centre of excellence which the city can be truly proud of.

‘Already the investment is leading to new jobs with three young apprentices in place and a fourth apprentice on the cards. An events manager is about to be recruited and we anticipate three positions will be created in the new cafe and afternoon tea experience. We hope local families and visitors to Derby alike will support us and come and see what a vibrant and exciting place Royal Crown Derby has become." Admission to the exhibition (including free entry to the museum) is £2 per person and £1 for children and concessions. Throughout the summer, admission to the exhibition will also be free for visitors taking a tour of the factory. For opening times and full details visit www.royalcrownderby.co.uk

Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre & Tours.....

Wadworth Brewery is located in the heart of the beautiful thriving market town of Devizes, the most central town in the magical county of Wiltshire. Established in 1875, this independent family owned brewery is steeped in history, heritage & traditional skills, as well as a wide collection of carefully hand crafted ales. With an on-site Sample Bar, Brewery Shop & Visitor Centre, there’s certainly much more to Wadworth than meets the eye – a visit to see the award winning working Shire Horses, who are responsible for delivering their ales across town each week day, is highly recommended!

Scheduled tours are available daily at 11am & 2pm, catering for up to 60 people, prices start from just £6.00 per person. Brewery Tours include a visit to the main production areas, the on-site Sign Studio; where guests can gaze at the unique hand painted pub signs, followed by a visit to the Stables (should they not be on their annual holiday!) then finishing with a tutored beer sampling session. They offer complimentary places for the group organiser & coach driver with refreshments included, coach parking is also available free of charge on site with prior arrangement. The Visitor Centre is an ideal rest stop for any group party, with refreshments & the famous 6X Beer Fruit Cake available Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm. The Visitor Centre is free entry and is home to a well stocked gift shop, bar & self guided exhibition taking you from 1875 to the present day.For more information on guided tours please ☎01380 732277 or email at visitorcentre@wadworth.co.uk