👣 Step back in time with us...

Our old interpretation boards had seen better days, to say the least, so they've had a much-needed upgrade! Thanks to our team and volunteers for removing the old history boards and installing the new ones for visitors to discover.

Some of the boards are in the same positions as the previous ones, and some have found a home in a new location (see map below).

You will now find each trail board has:

• a summary of the site's history, relevant to each location

• a historical image linked to the text

• a QR code which leads to a special web page with more information and images (If you are unable to scan the QR code then the web address to locate the information is also on each board)

Here's a sneaky peek at what the new trail signs look like:

What is there to know about Whitlingham Country Park's history?

You'll probably be amazed to know that the park's current landscape is less than 40 years old! However, aspects within the landscape here are much, much older.

Here is a teaser list of Whitlingham's past:

• the ruins of Trowse Newton Hall date back to the 1450s

• we have an 18th century timber and brick pump house

• there is an old brick well

• plenty of palaeolithic flint working evidence

• an intact Victorian lime kiln

• and, of course, our wonderful 18th century flint barn at the heart of the park

Find the new trail posts around the park in these locations:

We hope you'll enjoy learning more about Whitlingham's history as you explore, and we hope you'll agree that our new heritage posts look much smarter too!

⚠️ Please note that visitors are not able to access the ruins site at the moment as repairs are needed to ensure the structure is safe. It is a grade two listed flint and lime structure, so work will be done as soon as we have official listed planning consent to go ahead. You can see glimpses of it through the trees though, and can fully enjoy the space when it is reopened. Keep an eye on this news page for updates.