Vacancies for trustees to join Whitlingham Charitable Trust

In collaboration with the Whitlingham Charitable Trust, the Broads Authority is looking to appoint four trustees to join the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in the development and management of the very successful Whitlingham Country Park on the edge of Norwich. The Park is adored by city folk and countryside lovers alike, offering a beautiful, tranquil escape to explore the woodlands and meadows or to just relax.

The Whitlingham Charitable Trust was established in 1988 to manage and conserve Whitlingham Country Park for the recreation and enjoyment of members of the public who wish to enjoy its amenities for quiet and peaceful pursuits in a rural environment.
Below you can read the:Applications should include a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) on how you meet the required skills and experience, together with your contact details. These should be sent to committees@broads-authority.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 16 June, with interviews held on 22 June 2023.
A list of recommended candidates will be presented to the Broads Authority meeting on 28 July 2023 for approval.
Norwich's shared bike scheme is available at Whitlingham. 
Jump on a Beryl bike, e-Bike, or e-Scooter to explore the park and the city
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Notice:
Trowse Water Meadow temporarily closed to the public.
​More information.

🔥Please don't light fires in the Park and only barbecue at the designated BBQ site,
the ground is very dry and small accidental fires can quickly spread🔥
Always remember to take your litter home after any picnics or day trips,
glass bottles and other flammable rubbish can cause wildfires,
which in this heat and on dry grass can spread rapidly



🔥Please don't light fires in the Park and only barbecue at the designated BBQ site. When the ground is very dry, small accidental fires can quickly spread🔥. Always remember to take your litter home after any picnics or day trips, glass bottles and other flammable rubbish can cause wildfires, which can spread rapidly.
​The Met Office has issued a Yellow Wind Warning
​ between 12:00 Sunday the 20th of February
​& 15:00 Monday 21st of February. 
Access is not advised under extreme weather conditions
for your safety we will be closing the woods and paths.

Interested in working at Whitlingham Country Park?
We've teamed up with the Youth Hostel Association
​ to bring you two Countryside Ranger Kickstart Jobs

Whitlingham Country Park 24 Hour Visitor Moorings
Whitlingham Moorings are now under the management of the Whitlingham Charitable Trust and will be closed to the public from the end of October and through the winter. We look forward to welcoming our boating visitors back at Easter.
Step out of Norwich Station and look for the signs to the Wherryman's Way or jump on a Beryl Bike and follow National Cycle Network Route 1.
Only 2.3 miles to Whitlingham Country Park.
​Book your tickets at thetrainline.com

Have an away day. A cheap holiday. Do it today.

We are really grateful to the the staff of 
the John Lewis partnership.
Their donation of £500
will go to supporting our projects
to repair the paths and access.

The park has something for everyone from group fitness sessions
to Nordic Walking and Whitlingham Adventure
​has a whole range of water sports to try.
Click here to learn more
​Its the time of year to enjoy the outdoors but
'be tick aware'

Research on floating litter

BETWEEN 5TH - 19TH AUGUST 2021, WHITLINGHAM COUNTRY PARK
IS TAKING PART IN A RESEARCH PROJECT, LED BY CEFAS,
FOCUSING ON FLOATING LITTER. THIS WORK UNDERPINS
THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 14.1.1
ON TACKLING PLASTIC POLLUTION, WHICH IS A MAJOR OCEAN
HEALTH ISSUE. THE EXPERIMENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN
THE GREAT WHITLINGHAM BROAD TO COLLECT DATA FOR
TRAINING MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FROM DRONES AND
SATELLITES. THIS IS A KEY STEP TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED MONITORING
AND REDUCTION OF PLASTIC IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
PAINT OUT
NORFOLK 2021
July 16th to July 24th 2021
Come and capture the height of summer in city,
coast and countryside locations including Norwich,
Norfolk seaside, inland Broads, seaport and market towns,
and historic houses. Individual, weekend and
​multi-day choices available. 
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It's still wet & windy!

The met office  yellow warning for wind has ended but the weather is still wet and windy,
it may be hazardous to enter the Park under extreme weather conditions.

Whitlingham Barn Cafe

Start Your Day Right

open from 9am-5pm
offering takeaway drinks, cakes and hot snacks from the door. 
The outside toilet facilities will be open during café opening hours. 

"Excuse me, you dropped something!"

Help us to keep the Park tidy and litter free. You brought it with you
​so please take it home if you cant find a bin,
​ or you find the bins are full.
Staff and volunteers shouldn't have to pick up
face masks and wet wipes, its not nice and its not safe.
We're not out of this yet.
A Weather Warning for strong wind has been issued by the MET Office.
The warning will be in place from 2100 Wednesday 10th of March until 1500 Thursday 11th March .
For your safety Whitlingham Country Park paths and woods will be closed between these times.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

Accessibility 
Please be aware that the persistent wet weather and increased foot fall is
having a damaging effect on the paths around the Great Broad and Woods.
Wheelchair users will find circumnavigating the Broad challenging if not impossible.
All visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear. 

Tried orienteering?


​download the map and explore the park
Photos courtesy of Keith Sowter 

Whitlingham is enjoying a fantastic Autumn and the fungus is flourishing.

​

Every0ne loves Lamarti's

You'll find Lamarti's Ice Cream in the Park every day.

Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Norwich. NR14 8TR
Owned and managed by The Whitlingham Charitable Trust

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