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The 12 miles of waymarked walks on the Thornham Estate known as Thornham Walks are managed by the Thornham Walks Countryside Officer who is funded by Mid Suffolk District Council.

A surfaced path, suitable for both push chairs and wheel chairs, leads for half a mile to the Thornham Walled Garden and takes the walker past the newly refurbished bird hide, the pets' cemetery, along the Thornham Rock Trail to the Victorian Folly. 

Walks maps (£1) are available from the information board in the main car park.  An events leaflet is also available from the Walks' Office.  This gives a list of the extensive programme of activities which Thornham Walks organise, or click the link above for 2009 events.

Walks' staff are available to lead and organise guided walks and environmental activities for groups and they run very popular environmental birthday parties.

Volunteers are always welcome to help with practical work and events. The last Sunday of the month is 'Volunteer Day' offering the opportunity to meet new people and learn different skills.

Thornham Walks are open 9am to 6pm from April to October and 9am to 4pm November to March. 

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Car parking charges: Monday to Saturday £1 per car, Sundays and Bank Holidays £2, annual passes £25 (concessions £15).  All proceeds go towards the management of the Walks.

Thornham Walks are grateful for support provided by Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk County Council.

Contact:

Helen Sibley

Thornham Countryside Officer
Red House Yard, Thornham Magna,
Eye, Suffolk  IP23 8HH

t 01379 788345   f  01379 788008
e Helen@thornham.org.uk

www.midsuffolkleisure.co.uk

Thornham Walks events 2010

Volunteer days are on the last Sunday of each month, except December. Join Thornham Walks volunteer team for a day of conservation work, tasks vary according to season. Volunteer tasks will take place on every last Sunday of the month throughout the year. Tea and biscuits provided.
start 10am finish 3.30pm meet Thornham’s main car park cost free

February

Bat box building
Monday 15th Joint activity with UWVCP
Come and have a go at building your own bat box.
Finished boxes can be purchased for £3.
start 2pm finish 4pm meet main car park
cost children £3, accompanying adults free

Making camp: shelters, tools and utensils 1
Wednesday 17th Event run by SNAP
Create a Stone Age village, contruct a shelter to stay warm and dry. You will also be making cordage, tongs or bowls. Suitable for 8–14 year olds only.
start 10am finish 3pm meet main car park
cost £15 per child booking essential

March

Bird ringing
Sunday 7th

Join Sid Batty, our resident bird ringer at our bird hide to see close up some of the regular visitors to the feeders. Bring binoculars and a camera.
start 10am onwards meet Bird hide cost free

Willow weaving workshop: make your own pea cone
Sunday 28th

Tony Carter, a local basket maker, will be guiding you through the art of making a willow pea cone.
start 9.30am finish 12.30pm meet main car park
cost adults £30, Key Card holders £25 booking essential please call 01379 788345

April

Easter egg trail and Easter bonnet competition
Sunday 4th

Come and join Thornham in the Easter Sunday activities. Don’t forget to bring your homemade Easter bonnets
start 2pm finish 4pm meet main car park
cost children £3, accompanying adults free

Fire and water 1
Wednesday 7th Event run by SNAP
You will be learning how to make fire safely and exploring ways of finding water in the woods. For 8–14 year olds only.
start 10am finish 3pm meet main car park
cost £15 per child booking essential

Scarecrow building
Monday 12th Joint activity with UWVCP
Join the staff at Thornham and make your own scarecrow. We will go out for a short walk to collect items to make your scarecrow, and then it will be back to base to build and decorate your scarecrow. Please bring your own old clothes for the scarecrow.
start 2pm finish 4pm meet main car park cost children £3, accompanying adults free

Signs of Spring
Sunday 25th
A 4 mile guided walk in the Waveney Valley looking at spring wildlife with a visit to an ancient woodland to see spring flowers.
start 10am finish 12.30pm meet Homersfield Bridge Picnic Site cost free